Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134641621
Author: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 12P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Studies on cAMP actions in cultured cells usually involve adding to the cell culture not cAMP, but dibutyryl cAMP. To explain the need for structural modification of cAMP. Also to understand di-Bu-cAMP has the same biochemical effects as cAMP.

Concept Introduction:

Ligands bind GPCR and activates G protein, which in its GTP bound form activates the cAMP-dependent pathway. GTP bound G protein activates the enzyme adenylyl cyclase which catalyzes the conversion of ATP to cyclic AMP. cAMP activates protein kinase PKA wchih phosphorylates several other proteins.

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