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Protein (33 kD) that inhibits Gs GTPase activity (a GIP). Isolated from bovine brain and found in retina, pineal gland and many other tissues. Activity of phosducin is inhibited if phosphorylated by a cAMP dependent protein kinase.

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(11 Mar 2008)

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