Phosphatidylinositols are important in intracellular signaling. In response to extracellular signals, these
molecules undergo rapid turnover and generate second messengers including DG, Ins 1,4,5-P3,
PtdIns 3,4-P2 and PtdIns 3,4,5-P3.

PIP3 Signaling In Cardiac Myocytes

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