Abstract
Cyclic ADP-ribose is generated from NAD+ in glucose-stimulated β-cells by CD38. Cyclic ADP-ribose mobilizes Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum to secrete insulin. The amino acid residues of Cys-119 and Cys-201 in CD38 are essential for the synthesis and hydrolysis of cyclic ADP-ribose.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 356-363 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Biochimie |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |
Keywords
- ADP-ribosyl cyclase
- CD38
- cyclic ADP-ribose hydrolase
- insulin