Reciprocal regulation and integration of signaling by intracellular calcium and cyclic GMP

Vitam Horm. 2004:69:69-94. doi: 10.1016/S0083-6729(04)69003-0.

Abstract

Calcium and guanosine-3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP) are second messenger molecules that regulate opposing physiological functions, reflected in the reciprocal regulation of their intracellular concentrations, in many systems. Indeed, cGMP and Ca2+ constitute discrete points of integration between multiple cell signaling cascades in both convergent and parallel pathways. This chapter describes the molecular mechanisms regulating intracellular Ca2+ and cGMP, and their integration in specific cellular responses.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcium / physiology*
  • Calcium Signaling / physiology*
  • Cyclic GMP / physiology*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Cyclic GMP
  • Calcium