: a cyclic mononucleotide of guanosine that acts similarly to cyclic AMP as a secondary messenger in response to hormones

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In the body, cells have DNA sensors called cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS), which recognize foreign DNA in the cytoplasm and trigger the production of cyclic dinucleotides (CDNs). William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022

Word History

Etymology

guanosine + mon- + phosphate

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyclic GMP was in 1969

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“Cyclic GMP.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclic%20GMP. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cyclic GMP

noun
: a cyclic mononucleotide of guanosine that acts similarly to cyclic AMP as a second messenger in response to hormones

called also cyclic guanosine monophosphate, guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate

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