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Localization of G-protein and effector activation. Hexagon represents location of single active receptor molecule, which activates G-proteins. Active G-protein (solid circles) diffuses outward, binds to the effector and activates it (open circles). Green denotes the activation front which moves out with time and if receptor activity persists, eventually converging to the stationary active spot boundary. See text for details.
