cyclic adenosine monophosphate

Synonyms:
  • cyclic AMP
  • cAMP
German: zyklisches Adenosinmonophosphat
Japanese: 環状アデノシン一リン酸

Physiology. cAMP is generated from adenosine triphosphate (ATP) by the enzyme adenylate cyclase. It has a central function as a second messenger in hormonal regulation of cell metabolism.

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