Pdsd
Pdsd refers to the gene Phosphodiesterase delta. This gene encodes a protein that is a member of the phosphodiesterase superfamily. Phosphodiesterases are enzymes that break down cyclic nucleotides, specifically cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). These cyclic nucleotides act as second messengers in various cellular signaling pathways, regulating a wide range of biological processes.
The protein produced by the Pdsd gene plays a role in the regulation of intracellular levels of