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Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a [[ | Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a [[Second messengers|second messenger]] used in cell signalling. It is synthesised from [[ATP|ATP]] by the [[Enzyme|enzyme]] [[Adenylyl cyclase|adenylyl cyclase]]. | ||
Production of cyclic AMP results in the activation of [[Protein kinase A|Protein kinase A]], which triggers cellular responses by activating [[Enzymes|enzymes]], stimulating cellular secretion or opening ion channels<ref>Alberts et al. (2008). "Molecular Biology of the Cell" (5th edition); page 906</ref>. | |||
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Revision as of 07:03, 29 November 2013
Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a second messenger used in cell signalling. It is synthesised from ATP by the enzyme adenylyl cyclase.
Production of cyclic AMP results in the activation of Protein kinase A, which triggers cellular responses by activating enzymes, stimulating cellular secretion or opening ion channels[1].
References
- ↑ Alberts et al. (2008). "Molecular Biology of the Cell" (5th edition); page 906