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Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases: functional implications of multiple isoforms

Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases: functional implications of multiple isoforms Abstract In the last few years there has been a veritable explosion of knowledge about cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases. In particular, the accumulating data showing that there are a large number of different phosphodiesterase isozymes have triggered an equally large increase in interest about these enzymes. At least seven different gene families of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase are currently known to exist in mammalian tissues. Most families contain several distinct genes, and many of these genes are expressed in different tissues as functionally unique alternative splice variants. This article reviews many of the more important aspects about the structure, cellular localization, and regulation of each family of phosphodiesterases. Particular emphasis is placed on new information obtained in the last few years about how differential expression and regulation of individual phosphodiesterase isozymes relate to their function(s) in the body. A substantial discussion of the currently accepted nomenclature is also included. Finally, a brief discussion is included about how the differences among distinct phosphodiesterase isozymes are beginning to be used as the basis for developing therapeutic agents. Copyright © 1995 the American Physiological Society http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Physiological Reviews The American Physiological Society

Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases: functional implications of multiple isoforms

Beavo, J. A.
Physiological Reviews , Volume 75 (4): 725 – Oct 1, 1995
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Abstract In the last few years there has been a veritable explosion of knowledge about cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases. In particular, the accumulating data showing that there are a large number of different phosphodiesterase isozymes have triggered an equally large increase in interest about these enzymes. At least seven different gene families of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase are currently known to exist in mammalian tissues. Most families contain several distinct genes, and many of these genes are expressed in different tissues as functionally unique alternative splice variants. This article reviews many of the more important aspects about the structure, cellular localization, and regulation of each family of phosphodiesterases. Particular emphasis is placed on new information obtained in the last few years about how differential expression and regulation of individual phosphodiesterase isozymes relate to their function(s) in the body. A substantial discussion of the currently accepted nomenclature is also included. Finally, a brief discussion is included about how the differences among distinct phosphodiesterase isozymes are beginning to be used as the basis for developing therapeutic agents. Copyright © 1995 the American Physiological Society

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Published: Oct 1, 1995

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