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Guanylate Cyclase
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Guanylate cyclase (GC) is an enzyme that converts GTP to the second messenger cyclic GMP (cGMP). There are two forms: plasma membrane GCs that are receptors for hormones, and intracellular soluble GCs that are activated by the gaseous second messenger nitric oxide (NO). EC 4.6.1.2 [ ]
Term info
Label
Guanylate Cyclase
Synonyms
- EC 4.6.1.2
- Guanylate Cyclase
Legacy Concept Name
Guanylate_Cyclase
Preferred Name
Guanylate Cyclase
Semantic Type
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Enzyme
UMLS CUI
C0018358
code
C16653