adenylyl

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adenylyl (plural adenylyls)

(organic chemistry) A functional group derived from adenosine monophosphate, also known as 5-adenylic acid

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Adenylyl cyclase catalyzes the conversion of ATP to 3',5'-cyclic AMP Classes Class I The first class of adenylyl cyclases occur in many bacteria including E. coli. Source: Internet

Class II These adenylyl cyclases are toxins secreted by pathogenic bacteria such as Bacillus anthracis and Bordetella pertussis during infection. Source: Internet

Class III These adenylyl cyclases are the most familiar based on extensive study due to their important roles in human health. Source: Internet

Photoactivatable adenylyl cyclase (PAC) was discovered in E. gracilis and can be expressed in other organisms through genetic manipulation. Source: Internet

The two signal pathways are connected together by Ca 2+ -CaM, which is also a regulatory subunit of adenylyl cyclase and phosphodiesterase in the cAMP signal pathway. Source: Internet

In peripheral cells and tissues adenylyl cyclases appear to form molecular complexes with specific receptors and other signaling proteins in an isoform-specific manner. Source: Internet

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