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cyclic Adenosine MonoPhosphate

cAMP

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Pathway Narrative:

AC converts ATP to cyclic AMP, which acts as a secondary messenger, by cleavage of pyrophosphate.

Type:
Small Molecule
Function/Job:
Acts as a secondary radio signal within the cell
Interacts with:
AC, PKA, PKA Catalytic
Interesting Facts:

The fact that cAMP is a small molecule makes it a very effective second messenger because it can rapidly move through the cell than any large protein messenger.

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