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There have been many reports that cyclic nucleotides are involved in smooth muscle contraction and relaxation. Also, the pivotal role of calcium ions in contractile events in muscle is a well-established fact. Several studies have already pointed directly to a possible effect of cyclic nucleotides upon calcium fluxes in smooth muscle. In addition, the levels of free intracellular calcium seem to influence the synthesis and degradation of cyclic nucleotides. The experiments presented here deal mostly with the role of calcium ions in the regulation of cyclic AMP in cerebral cortical slices from guinea pig.
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Schultz, J. (1976). Calcium and the Regulation of Adenosine 3′, 5′-Monophosphate by Neurotransmitters. In: Betz, E. (eds) Ionic Actions on Vascular Smooth Muscle. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-66427-4_8
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