Cyclic GMP

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Also known as:  cGMP;  cyclic Guanosine 3’5’-Monophosphate

 

Description

Cyclic GMP is a type of Second Messenger that is an analogue of cyclic AMP (but possesses different biological activities to those of cyclic AMP).

 

Biological Function of Cyclic GMP

Cells

 Cyclic GMP functions as a .

 

Sexual System

 Cyclic GMP is involved in male Sexual Performance.  It facilitates erections of the Penis by facilitating Blood Circulation into the Penis.  [1]

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Cyclic GMP

Amino Acids

 Arginine may increase the production of cyclic GMP (Arginine contributes to increased levels of Nitric Oxide, Nitric Oxide binds to Receptors for Nitric Oxide which stimulates a specific G-Protein to stimulate the production of Cyclic GMP from Guanosine Triphosphate (GTP) with Guanyl Cyclase as a cofactor).  [2]

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