Inositol phosphate

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Inositol
Inositol
Phosphate group
Phosphate group

Inositol phosphates are a group of mono- to polyphosphorylated inositols. They have important messaging functions in the cells.

The group comprises:

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[edit] Functions

[edit] Inositol triphosphate

Main article: Inositol triphosphate

Inositol trisphosphate act on the inositol triphosphate receptor to release calcium into the cytoplasm. Further reading: Function of calcium in humans

[edit] Other

Inositol tetra-, penta-, and hexa-phosphates have been implicated in gene expression[1] and Steger[2] (both in Science Magazine).

[edit] References

  1. ^ Shen X, et al. Modulation of ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complexes by inositol polyphosphates. Science. 2003 Jan 3;299(5603):112-4. PMID 12434013
  2. ^ Steger DJ, et al. Regulation of chromatin remodeling by inositol polyphosphates. Science. 2003 Jan 3;299(5603):114-6. PMID 12434012

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