Prev Term: cyclic aminoacid
Next Term: cyclic AMP dependent protein kinase
cyclic AMP
Used for:
adenosine 3'5' monophosphate
See for:
cAMP
Broader Terms:
adenosine monophosphate
Broader Terms:
cyclic nucleoside monophosphate
Related Terms:
second messenger
Scope Note:
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.
Term Number:
2502-9637
Send your comments to: Melody Lowe