Cyclic GMP

**Definition:** Guanosine cyclic 3',5'-(hydrogen phosphate). A guanine nucleotide containing one phosphate group which is esterified to the sugar moiety in both the 3'- and 5'-positions. It is a cellular regulatory agent and has been described as a second messenger. Its levels increase in response to a variety of hormones, including acetylcholine, insulin, and oxytocin and it has been found to activate specific protein kinases. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - D03.633.100.759.646.454.160 - D13.695.462.275 - D13.695.667.454.160 - D13.695.827.426.160

**Synonyms:** - Guanosine Cyclic 3,5 Monophosphate - Guanosine Cyclic-3',5'-Monophosphate - Guanosine Cyclic 3',5'-Monophosphate - Guanosine Cyclic Monophosphate