Calmodulin-regulated adenylyl cyclases and neuromodulation.
Coincidence detection and crosstalk between signal transduction systems play very important regulatory roles in the nervous system, particularly in the regulation of transcription. Coupling of the Ca2+ and cAMP regulatory systems by calmodulin-regulated adenylyl cyclases is hypothesized to be important for some forms of synaptic plasticity, neuroendocrine function, and olfactory detection. Recent studies of a mutant mouse deficient in type I calmodulin-sensitive adenylyl cyclase have provided the first evidence that adenylyl cyclases are important for synaptic plasticity, as well as for learning and memory in vertebrates.
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Department of Environmental Health and Toxicology, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, Washington 98195, USA. zxia@dehpost.sphcm.washington.edu
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D000262:Adenylyl Cyclases / Q000187:drug effects*; D000818:Animals; D002147:Calmodulin / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000242:Cyclic AMP / Q000502:physiology*; D008550:Melatonin / Q000378:metabolism; D051379:Mice; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000502:physiology; D012903:Smell / Q000502:physiology
D002147:Calmodulin; D000242:Cyclic AMP; D000262:Adenylyl Cyclases; D008550:Melatonin