Phosphodiesterase 4A/PDE4A Proteins and Enzymes

Enzymes of the cAMP-dependent phosphodiesterase type 4 (PDE4) family are important in hydrolyzing cAMP produced by G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) stimulated adenylyl cyclases. In brain, more than 90% of cAMP formed by the stimulation of GPCRs is hydrolyzed by PDE4 enzymes. PDE4 enzymes are also important molecular targets for a variety of therapeutic agents like antidepressants, anti-asthmatics, and anti-inflammatory drugs. PDE4 family comprises 4 genes (PDE4A, B, C and D); each exhibiting ...