Reaction: cAMP activates EPAC2
Each molecule of Epac2 binds 2 molecules of cAMP. Epac2 binds cAMP less tightly than PKA binds cAMP so it is believed that Epac2 binds cAMP after PKA is saturated. The binding of cAMP by Epac2 activates the guanyl nucleotide exchange activity of Epac2. Epac2 has also been shown to directly bind the SUR1 subunits of ATP-gated potassium channels (KATP channels) in beta cells so Epac2 may regulate potassium transport.
Epac2 interacts with the calcium sensor Piccolo in a complex with Rim2 at the cell membrane. This may influence exocytosis of insulin. Epac2 also interacts with the ryanodine-sensitive calcium channel on the ER membrane and may cause release of calcium from the ER into the cytosol.
Epac2 interacts with the calcium sensor Piccolo in a complex with Rim2 at the cell membrane. This may influence exocytosis of insulin. Epac2 also interacts with the ryanodine-sensitive calcium channel on the ER membrane and may cause release of calcium from the ER into the cytosol.
Reaction - small molecule participants:
cAMP [cytosol]
Reactome.org reaction link: R-HSA-381608
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Reaction input - small molecules:
3',5'-cyclic AMP(1-)
Reaction output - small molecules:
Reactome.org link: R-HSA-381608