Cell Signaling

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What is cell signaling?

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Cell signaling is the process by which cells communicate with each other to coordinate their activities, often involving signaling molecules and receptors.

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What is a ligand?

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A ligand is a signaling molecule that binds to a receptor to initiate a cellular response.

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What is a receptor?

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A receptor is a protein on the cell surface or inside the cell that binds to a specific ligand, triggering a response.

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What are the types of cell signaling?

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1. Direct Contact (Juxtacrine) 2. Local Signaling (Paracrine and Synaptic) 3. Long Distance Signaling (Endocrine)