| Literature DB >> 16156782 |
Michiko Yamasaki1, Grant C Churchill, Antony Galione.
Abstract
Nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP) is a recently described Ca2+ mobilizing messenger, and probably the most potent. We briefly review its unique properties as a Ca2+ mobilizing agent. We present arguments for its action in targeting acidic calcium stores rather than the endoplasmic reticulum. Finally, we discuss possible biosynthetic pathways for NAADP in cells and candidates for its target Ca2+ release channel, which has eluded identification so far.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16156782 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-4658.2005.04860.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS J ISSN: 1742-464X Impact factor: 5.542