In epithelial secretory cells, Ca2+ signaling and the Adenyl…
In epithelial secretory cells, Ca2+ signaling and the Adenylyl cyclase pathways cross talk. In one instance, PKA phosphorylates the IP3 receptor on the ER membrane, making it more responsive to IP3. In this case, _____ calcium would be released when the PLC pathway is activated, maximizing the secretion.
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In the brainstem, which controls reflexes such as vomiting, the extracellular signal Substance P binds to a GPCR and triggers vomiting. In an attempt to prevent chemotherapy-induced vomiting, a new drug called Rolapitant has been developed. How can Rolapitant prevent vomiting?
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Many rainforest plants have potential anti-cancer properties. One such plant, P. cupana, was used to treat cancer in mice. After treatment, tumor growth was inhibited, and the cancer cells had decreased expression of cyclin D. What checkpoint of the cell cycle did the cells stop at based on this evidence?
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