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The ability of cells to perceive and correctly respond to their microenvironment is the basis of development, tissue repair, and immunity as well as normal tissue homeostasis. Errors in signaling interactions and cellular information processing are responsible for diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, and diabetes. Understanding cellular signaling pathways enables a better comprehension of these diseases and can contribute to developing therapeutic strategies. | The ability of cells to perceive and correctly respond to their microenvironment is the basis of development, tissue repair, and immunity as well as normal tissue homeostasis. Errors in signaling interactions and cellular information processing are responsible for diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, and diabetes. Understanding cellular signaling pathways enables a better comprehension of these diseases and can contribute to developing therapeutic strategies. | ||
[[File:Forms of Cell Signaling.png|thumb|This image displays the different types of cell signaling | |||
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=== Types of Signaling === | === Types of Signaling === | ||
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* '''Endocrine signaling:''' Hormones distributed by the blood system trigger responses in distant cells. | * '''Endocrine signaling:''' Hormones distributed by the blood system trigger responses in distant cells. | ||
* '''Juxtacrine signaling:''' Signaling occurs between adjacent cells. | * '''Juxtacrine signaling:''' Signaling occurs between adjacent cells. | ||
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=== Key Components === | === Key Components === | ||