Medical Definition of CAMP phosphodiesterase
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An enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of adenosine 3',5'-cyclic phosphate forming 5'-AMP. A crucial step in the regulation of cellular adenosine 3',5'-cyclic phosphate levels. Inhibited by caffeine.
Synonym: cAMP phosphodiesterase.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of CAMP Phosphodiesterase
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