Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 1998-12-08

The versatility of inositol phosphates as cellular signals.

S B Shears

Index: Biochim. Biophys. Acta 1436 , 49, (1998)

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Abstract

Cells from across the phylogenetic spectrum contain a variety of inositol phosphates. Many different functions have been ascribed to this group of compounds. However, it is remarkable how frequently several of these different inositol phosphates have been linked to various aspects of signal transduction. Therefore, this review assesses the evidence that inositol phosphates have evolved into a versatile family of second messengers.