Cyclic AMP, the reluctant messenger in plants

Trends Biochem Sci. 1995 Dec;20(12):492-5. doi: 10.1016/s0968-0004(00)89114-8.

Abstract

The possible role of cyclic AMP (cAMP) in plants has been an area of controversy for nearly 20 years: although cAMP and putative components of its synthesis, degradation and site of action can be demonstrated, there has been no clear identification of a signal transduction pathway dependent upon cAMP in plants. However, stronger evidence is accumulating for its possible role in stress signalling.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cyclic AMP / physiology*
  • Plants / metabolism*
  • Second Messenger Systems*
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Cyclic AMP