Adenosine-3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) is an activator of cyclic-AMP-dependent protein kinase A (PKA). The cAMP/PKA signaling pathway has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation, induce differentiation and lead to apoptosis. Exogneous cAMP plays a role in the spontaneous activity and contraction of the heart muscle.
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Naturally-occurring activator of cyclic-AMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA).
Naturally-occurring activator of cyclic-AMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA). cAMP is an important second messenger that is linked in many systems to neurotransmitter- or hormone-induced receptor stimulation. The cAMP/PKA signaling pathway has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation, induce differentiation and lead to apoptosis.
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Polish journal of pharmacology and pharmacy, 30(4), 451-454 (1978-07-01)
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