[cGMP-dependent protein kinases]

Postepy Hig Med Dosw. 2003;57(6):631-48.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Cyclic GMP is common second messenger in a plethora of processes. Its major intracellular receptors are the cGMP-dependent protein kinases (PKGs). In this minireview we summarise the main results of studies on structure and physiological role of PKGs.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cardiovascular System / enzymology
  • Central Nervous System / enzymology
  • Cyclic GMP / physiology*
  • Cyclic GMP-Dependent Protein Kinases / chemistry*
  • Cyclic GMP-Dependent Protein Kinases / physiology*
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Humans
  • Intestines / enzymology
  • Kidney / enzymology
  • Peripheral Nerves / enzymology
  • Second Messenger Systems

Substances

  • Cyclic GMP-Dependent Protein Kinases
  • Cyclic GMP