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Contents.History of won a in 1971 'for his discoveries concerning the mechanisms of the action of hormones', especially epinephrine, via (such as cyclic adenosine monophosphate, cyclic AMP).Synthesis Cyclic is synthesized from by located on the inner side of the plasma membrane and anchored at various locations in the interior of the cell. Adenylate cyclase is activated by a range of signaling molecules through the activation of adenylate cyclase stimulatory G -protein-coupled receptors. Adenylate cyclase is inhibited by agonists of adenylate cyclase inhibitory G (G i)-protein-coupled receptors. Liver adenylate cyclase responds more strongly to glucagon, and muscle adenylate cyclase responds more strongly to adrenaline.cAMP decomposition into is catalyzed by the enzyme.Functions cAMP is a, used for intracellular signal transduction, such as into cells the effects of like and, which cannot pass through the plasma membrane. It is also involved in the activation of. In addition, cAMP and regulates the function of such as the and a few other such as and.Role in eukaryotic cells.

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Main article:cAMP is associated with kinases function in several biochemical processes, including the regulation of, and.In eukaryotes, cyclic AMP works by activating protein kinase A (PKA, or ). PKA is normally inactive as a tetrameric, consisting of two and two regulatory units (C 2R 2), with the regulatory units blocking the catalytic centers of the catalytic units.Cyclic AMP binds to specific locations on the regulatory units of the protein kinase, and causes dissociation between the regulatory and catalytic subunits, thus enabling those catalytic units to substrate proteins.The active subunits catalyze the transfer of phosphate from ATP to specific serine or threonine residues of protein substrates. The phosphorylated proteins may act directly on the cell's ion channels, or may become activated or inhibited enzymes.

Protein kinase A can also phosphorylate specific proteins that bind to promoter regions of DNA, causing increases in transcription. Not all protein kinases respond to cAMP. Several classes of, including protein kinase C, are not cAMP-dependent.Further effects mainly depend on, which vary based on the type of cell.Still, there are some minor PKA-independent functions of cAMP, e.g., activation of, providing a minor pathway by which causes a release of.However, the view that the majority of the effects of cAMP are controlled by PKA is an outdated one. In 1998 a family of cAMP-sensitive proteins with (GEF) activity was discovered. These are termed Exchange proteins activated by cAMP (Epac) and the family comprises. The mechanism of activation is similar to that of PKA: the GEF domain is usually masked by the N-terminal region containing the cAMP binding domain. When cAMP binds, the domain dissociates and exposes the now-active GEF domain, allowing Epac to activate small Ras-like GTPase proteins, such as.Additional role of secreted cAMP in social amoebae.

See also:In the species, cAMP acts outside the cell as a secreted signal. The aggregation of cells is organized by periodic waves of cAMP that propagate between cells over distances as large as several centimetres.

The waves are the result of a regulated production and secretion of extracellular cAMP and a spontaneous biological oscillator that initiates the waves at centers of territories. Role in bacteria In, the level of cAMP varies depending on the medium used for growth. In particular, cAMP is low when glucose is the carbon source. This occurs through inhibition of the cAMP-producing enzyme, as a side-effect of glucose transport into the cell. The transcription factor (CRP) also called forms a complex with cAMP and thereby is activated to bind to DNA. CRP-cAMP increases expression of a large number of genes, including some encoding that can supply energy independent of glucose.cAMP, for example, is involved in the positive regulation of the. In an environment with a low glucose concentration, cAMP accumulates and binds to the allosteric site on CRP , a transcription activator protein.

The protein assumes its active shape and binds to a specific site upstream of the lac promoter, making it easier for RNA polymerase to bind to the adjacent promoter to start transcription of the lac operon, increasing the rate of lac operon transcription. With a high glucose concentration, the cAMP concentration decreases, and the CRP disengages from the lac operon.Pathology Since cyclic AMP is a second messenger and plays vital role in cell signalling, it has been implicated in various disorders but not restricted to the roles given below:Role in human carcinoma Some research has suggested that a deregulation of cAMP pathways and an aberrant activation of cAMP-controlled genes is linked to the growth of some cancers. Role in prefrontal cortex disorders Recent research suggests that cAMP affects the function of higher-order thinking in the through its regulation of ion channels called (HCN).

When cAMP stimulates the HCN, the channels open, closing the brain cell to communication and thus interfering with the function of the. This research, especially the cognitive deficits in age-related illnesses and ADHD, is of interest to researchers studying the brain. See also. (cGMP). (8-Br-cAMP). specific to chemotactic use in Dictyostelium discoideum.

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. Camp Roles & Responsibilitiescamp host roleImage courtesy of Kirstry M.InterExchange Camp USA is, first and foremost, a cultural exchange program. Participants travel a very long way to make new friends, learn about American culture and improve their English.

As you welcome InterExchange Camp USA participants into your camp family, we ask that you stay focused on the purpose of the program and help participants to achieve these goals. We thank you for providing young people with this opportunity and offer the following suggestions to help maximize the positive impact of cultural exchange at your camp. Pre-Camp ContactLet your staff know you’re excited about working with them! Send a welcome letter and camp brochure, plus any relevant forms. InterExchange highly recommends sending international staff your standard camp contract with start and end dates and any important camp rules. You may also want to include a packet from your local Chamber of Commerce.

Pre-camp contact reduces your paper chase once the summer begins. Get contracts signed and returned and copies of certificates and medical reports on file before your staff is physically at camp. Assign one of your U.S. Based year-round team members the responsibility of responding to all calls, emails and faxes from future international staff.

Remember, your international participants are just as excited as you are and they want to be prepared. Make sure all contact information is on camp stationery and other pre-camp paperwork is updated. In-Country CommunicationTo cut down on telephone inquiries, provide your incoming international staff with names and phone numbers of past summer staff from the same home country.

Be sure you have former participants’ consent before sharing their information. Web PagesUse digital information, websites and social media to assist you.

Keep web pages current. If you have a staff website, make sure you inform your international staff about it. As the summer draws closer, use your web page and regular email communications to share critical travel and logistical information to arriving participants. Meet & GreetFirst impressions are long lasting!

Encourage returning staff to meet and greet new arrivals. An immediate support structure promotes smooth transitions and begins the orientation process in an effective manner. Ask your camp leadership (unit heads, program directors, etc.) to set an example by reaching out to international staff. OrientationCreate effective orientation strategies. Use experiential exercises and role-playing examples, provide handouts and conduct meetings, rotate group composition and group sizes to encourage maximum exposure. Provide staff with enough time to process information between each orientation activity. Downtime also allows for greater participation, discussions and social interaction.

Play TimeUse traditional camp activities to educate staff further and to break up the potential monotony of orientation. IntegrateWhile you will need to set aside time to train both counselors and support staff in their specific duties, you should try to conduct as much of the orientation with the entire staff as possible. Whenever you break down into smaller groups, double check that every group includes both American and international staff. Also, try to house counselors and support staff together, even if just for orientation.Although all InterExchange participants are screened for their ability to understand and speak English, participants are often self-conscious and afraid of speaking imperfect English.

Don’t assume that a participant who is reluctant to speak English is someone with limited language skills. In fact, he or she is completely capable of understanding and communicating. Support your staff by being patient and providing a comfortable environment for participants to improve their English. Let them know it is all right to make mistakes and that you’re there to guide them! Basic NeedsYou are responsible for providing international staff with appropriate housing, three nutritious meals a day and a stipend for the duration of their contract dates. If your camp shuts down for weekends or for a few days between sessions, please make sure that participants are not left without food or shelter during this time. Keep in mind that this time off, regardless of length, counts as part of the 63-day work period.

Staff MeetingsEveryone appreciates having someone to listen to them. Set aside a specific time for staff to offer feedback about camp on (at least) a weekly basis. Let them know you’re there to guide them! Whenever possible, incorporate staff suggestions into camp life. Staff meetings are also an excellent time for you to address ongoing issues with your staff.

Like orientation, staff meetings should involve both counselors and support staff. Personal EvaluationsTake a few minutes to sit down with each staff member after a reasonable adjustment period. Encourage each person to do a verbal self-evaluation, then add your own praise and constructive criticism, if any. If you are not happy with a staff member’s performance, say so! Honest, diplomatic conversations prevent future conflicts and misunderstandings.

Be sure to end the meeting by offering positive reinforcement and concrete suggestions for improvement, whether related to job performance, engagement in American culture or general interactions. Staff LoungeA space that is designated as “camp staff only” is a nice way for staff to meet peers, relax and take time to reenergize. Computer TimeProvide participants with access to computers where they can email or Skype with friends and family back home. Off-Camp TransportationInternational staff generally do not have access to vehicles while at camp. Before the summer begins, have someone research the most time- and cost-effective ways to provide staff transportation.Some possibilities:. Run a camp van into town or to the nearest bus station twice a day. Speak to a rental car company about discounted rates for the summer.

Invite staff who are off-duty to join campers going on out-of-camp trips. If you provide use of bicycles, please confirm the safety of the roads and discuss bike safety with your participants. Helmets and lights must be provided if participants will use bicycles as a method of transportation.

Time away from camp relaxes and reenergizes your staff!. Laundry Services. If there is no laundry facility on camp property, please provide your staff with information on and transportation to the nearest laundromat.All staff members should receive their stipends prior to leaving camp grounds. Their guaranteed minimum stipend is found in the webapp when you login. Please consider paying your international staff with traveler’s checks as they may have trouble cashing a normal paycheck. Also, many of them will travel after camp and it isn’t safe for them to carry large amounts of cash with them.Think about the difficulties you personally might face if you were to live and work in a foreign country. How can you help your staff overcome these challenges?Continue to the next chapter, or return to the.