Inhibition of phosphodiesterase would potentiate increase the effects of hormones that activate adenylate cyclase.

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Phosphodiesterase is an enzyme that breaks down cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), which is formed by adenylate cyclase. Inhibition of phosphodiesterase would reduce the breakdown of cAMP, leading to increased levels of cAMP and potentiation of the effects of hormones that activate adenylate cyclase.

Inhibition of Phosphodiesterase Would Potentiate Increase the Effects of Hormones