also: アデノシンいちりんさん
adenosine monophosphate (AMP)
Biochemical term for the nucleotide AMP, a fundamental component in cellular energy transfer and signaling.
Adenosine monophosphate is produced when ATP is broken down.
When the intracellular concentration of adenosine monophosphate rises, AMP kinase is activated.
ATP, the primary energy currency of the cell, with three phosphate groups.
Standard kanji spelling using 一リン酸.
Alternate spelling using the older 燐 character for phosphorus; rarely used in modern contexts.
From English 'adenosine monophosphate', combining 'adenosine' (from adenine + ribose) and 'monophosphate' (one phosphate group). The Japanese form is a direct loanword adaptation.