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