PDE9A
Specifically hydrolyzes the second messenger cGMP, which is a key regulator of many important physiological processes. Highly specific: compared to other members of the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase family, has the highest affinity and selectivity for cGMP. Specifically regulates natriuretic-peptide-dependent cGMP signaling in heart, acting as a regulator of cardiac hypertrophy in myocytes and muscle. Does not regulate nitric oxide-dependent cGMP in heart. Additional experiments are required to confirm whether its ability to hydrolyze natriuretic-peptide-dependent cGMP is specific to heart or is a general feature of the protein. In brain, involved in cognitive function, such as learning and long-term memory. Belongs to the cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase family. PDE9 subfamily. Expressed in all tissues examined (testis, brain, small intestine, skeletal muscle, heart, lung, thymus, spleen, placenta, kidney, liver, pancreas, ovary and prostate) except blood (PubMed:9624146). Highest levels in brain, heart, kidney, spleen, prostate and colon. Isoform PDE9A12 is found in prostate (PubMed:12565835). In brain, present in the cortex, cerebellum, and subiculum (at protein level) (PubMed:22328573). In heart, primarily localizes to myocytes (PubMed:25799991). 16 alternatively spliced human isoforms have been reported. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
Protein type: EC 3.1.4.35; Nucleotide Metabolism - purine; Phosphodiesterase
