Advances on the relation between G protein-coupled receptors and radiation

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) are a large protein family of transmembrane receptors that mediate cells responding to extracellular signals through G proteins. They play a key role in intercellular signal transduction. Recent studies show that G protein and GPCR are closely related to radiation damage.This study provides a new perspective for fully understanding radiation damage mechanism and improving the prevention and treatment for it.