ea0026s7.1 | Novel approaches to <emphasis role="italic">in vitro</emphasis> and <emphasis role="italic">in vivo</emphasis> imaging | ECE2011
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G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute the major family of cell surface receptors. They comprise receptors for light, taste and smell as well as ions, small transmitters, peptides and large protein hormones. Given their involvement in fundamental biological processes and their accessibility, GPCRs serve as targets for many classes of drugs, including beta-blockers, antihistamines and opiates.Whereas many biochemical steps involved in GPCR signali...