Cell-cell Interaction
The term “cell-cell interaction” describes the physical contact between cell surfaces, which is essential for the growth and operation of multicellular organisms. Cells can communicate with one another through these interactions to react to changes in their surroundings. The cell’s survival depends on its capacity to transmit and receive messages. Stable cell-cell interactions, such as those made through cell junctions, are possible. These junctions let cells within a particular tissue communicate and organise themselves. Others, including those between immune system cells or the connections that cause tissue inflammation, are transitory or short-lived. These interactions between cells are different from others, such as those between cells and the extracellular matrix. Cancer and unregulated cell proliferation may originate from a breakdown in cell communication.
Gap Junction
The fundamental structural and operational unit of all living things is the cell. Each cell has a cytoplasm that is surrounded by a membrane and is home to a variety of biomolecules, including proteins and nucleic acids.
Cells can develop specialised functions and perform a variety of tasks within the cell, including protein synthesis, DNA repair, replication, and motility. Within the cell, cells can specialise and move around. Due to their small size, the majority of cells are measured in micrometres.
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