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Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a second messenger used in cell signalling. It is synthesised from ATP by the enzyme adenylyl cyclase. <sup>[1]</sup> | Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a second messenger used in cell signalling. It is synthesised from ATP by the enzyme adenylyl cyclase. <sup>[1]</sup> | ||
<references /> 1. Alberts et al (2008). "Molecular Biology of the Cell" (5th edition); page 906. | <references /> 1. Alberts et al (2008). "Molecular Biology of the Cell" (5th edition); page 906. | ||
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. | |||
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Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a second messenger used in cell signalling. It is synthesised from ATP by the enzyme adenylyl cyclase. [1]
1. Alberts et al (2008). "Molecular Biology of the Cell" (5th edition); page 906.
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.