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Measurement of Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate (cGMP) in Solid Tissues using Competitive Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Published on: July 3, 2025
Regulation of metabolism by cGMP
Alexander Pfeifer1, Ana Kilić, Linda Sarah Hoffmann
1Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biomedical Center, University of Bonn, Germany.
Abstract:
The second messenger cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) mediates the physiological effects of nitric oxide and natriuretic peptides in a broad spectrum of tissues and cells. So far, the major focus of research on cGMP lay on the cardiovascular system. Recent evidence suggests that cGMP also plays a major role in the regulation of cellular and whole-body metabolism. Here, we focus on the role of cGMP in adipose tissue. In addition, other organs important for the regulation of metabolism and their regulation by cGMP are discussed. Targeting the cGMP signaling pathway could be an exciting approach for the regulation of energy expenditure and the treatment of obesity.
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