G protein-coupled photoreceptor activity

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NameG protein-coupled photoreceptor activity
IDGO_0008020
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Molecular function

Alternative ID

GO:0004975

Exact synonym

G protein coupled photoreceptor activity, G-protein coupled photoreceptor activity, photoreceptor activity, G-protein coupled

Description

Combining with incidental electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light, and transmitting the signal across the membrane by activating an associated G-protein; promotes the exchange of GDP for GTP on the alpha subunit of a heterotrimeric G-protein complex.

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