cyclic GMP

cGMP stands for cyclic guanosine monophosphate. It is a very important intracellular signalling molecule in cells. In smooth muscle, an increase in cGMP results in vasodilation. The vasodilator effects of nitric oxide (NO) are mediated by cGMP.

Abbreviation for cyclic guanosine monophosphate. A compound that promotes vascular smooth muscle relaxation

(current Good Manufacturing Processes) The guidelines to insure the safety, purity and effectiveness of manufactured pharmaceuticals. The FDA is responsible for the enforcement of these guidelines

Regulations that describe the methods, equipment, facilities, and controls for producing human pharmaceutical products, veterinary products, and biologically derived products. Go to http://www.cgmp.com/overview.htm to find out more.

Current Good Manufacturing Practice, formal standards of facilities’ cleanliness, process, quality controls and documentation set out and periodically monitored by the main medicines control agencies to which a company has to conform in order to manufacture a medicinal product for human use