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In [[biochemistry]], '''cyclic AMP''' is an "adenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to both the 3'- and 5'-positions of the sugar moiety. It is a [[Second messenger system|second messenger]] and a key intracellular regulator, functioning as a mediator of activity for a number of hormones, including [[epinephrine]], [[glucagon]], and [[ACTH]]."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | In [[biochemistry]], '''cyclic AMP''' is an "adenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to both the 3'- and 5'-positions of the sugar moiety. It is a [[Second messenger system|second messenger]] and a key intracellular regulator, functioning as a mediator of activity for a number of hormones, including [[epinephrine]], [[glucagon]], and [[ACTH]]."<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
Cyclic AMP, along with pyrophasphate, are formed by action of the enzyme [[adenylate cyclase]] on [[adenosine triphosphate]] (ATP). | |||
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Revision as of 20:18, 15 July 2008
In biochemistry, cyclic AMP is an "adenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to both the 3'- and 5'-positions of the sugar moiety. It is a second messenger and a key intracellular regulator, functioning as a mediator of activity for a number of hormones, including epinephrine, glucagon, and ACTH."[1]
Cyclic AMP, along with pyrophasphate, are formed by action of the enzyme adenylate cyclase on adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Cyclic AMP (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.