cAMP signaling

cAMP signaling is a process cells use to respond to signals like hormones. When a signal binds to a cell receptor, it activates an enzyme called adenylate cyclase, which converts ATP into a molecule called cAMP. cAMP then acts as a messenger inside the cell, activating other proteins that trigger specific responses, such as changing gene activity or altering cell behavior. This pathway helps cells coordinate activities like energy use, growth, and communication, playing a crucial role in maintaining proper function and responding to changes in their environment.