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Methods of Intracellular Signaling

Example of cAMP as a second messenger

Example of cAMP as a second messenger

This diagram shows the mechanism for the formation of cyclic AMP (cAMP). cAMP serves as a second messenger to activate or inactivate proteins within the cell. Termination of the signal occurs when an enzyme called phosphodiesterase converts cAMP into AMP.

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