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Review
. 1990;47(3):329-45.
doi: 10.1016/0163-7258(90)90060-f.

Cyclic AMP and mechanisms of vasodilation

K J Murray  1
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Review

Cyclic AMP and mechanisms of vasodilation

K J Murray. Pharmacol Ther. 1990.

Abstract

Cyclic AMP and the mechanism of vasodilation have been reviewed by first discussing the enzymes involved (adenyl cyclase, cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases, cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase) and then agents that increase cAMP in smooth muscle. Two mechanisms of vasodilation are described: (i) effects on contractile proteins; (ii) effects on Ca2+ levels. Evidence for compartments of cAMP is also presented.

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