Three signals are required for activation of a naïve T cell

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For induction of prespore differentiation and control of spore germination cAMP is produced by adenylate cyclase G (ACG)

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ACG harbours two transmembrane domains & localizes to the membrane of the prespore vesicles.

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During spore formation, when the prespore vesicles fuse with the plasma membrane, ACG localizes to the spore surface.

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ACG act as an osmosensor, so spores formed from the acg- cells will germinate irrespective of the osmotic conditions.

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Adenylate cyclase B (ACB) is normally expressed in prestalk cells, but is upregulated in the prespore region of acg null structures. 

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In D. discoideum cAMP phosphodiesterase RegA plays a crucial role in regulating intracellular cAMP levels cells & level of PKA activity.