cyclic AMP
cyclic AMP
nounDefinition of CYCLIC AMP
: a cyclic mononucleotide of adenosine that is formed from ATP and is responsible for the intracellular mediation of hormonal effects on various cellular processes —called also adenosine 3′,5′-monophosphate
First Known Use of CYCLIC AMP
1966
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