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Inositol Phosphates

Meaning

A group of phosphorylated derivatives of inositol, a sugar alcohol, which serve as crucial intracellular second messengers in numerous cellular signaling pathways. These molecules, such as inositol trisphosphate (IP3), mediate the effects of various hormones and growth factors, particularly by regulating intracellular calcium release. They are integral to cellular communication and metabolic regulation.