Which of the following activities would lead to a decrease in the level of IP3 in the cytosol?
A) increased activity of inositol polyphosphate 5-phosphatase
B) increased activity of phospholipase C
C) increased activation of protein kinase C
D) increased Ca2+ concentration
E) all of the above
Answer: A) increased activity of inositol polyphosphate 5-phosphatase
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