Functions of Cell Signaling
There are various function in which Cell Signaling is involved in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic Cells, which are;
- Communications between Cells: Through cell Signaling, Cells in tissues and organs may coordinate their activity with one another.
- Development and differentiation of Cells: In order for Cells to specialize into distinct Cell types throughout development a process known as differentiation signaling pathways are essential. The development of tissues and organs depends on this mechanism.
- Immune defense: The immune system relies heavily on Signaling to enable Cells to identify and react to invaders.
- Cell Growth: Signaling routes control the Cell cycle, which affects the division and development of Cells that in turn help in Cell repair.
- Metabolism: Apoptosis, a prearranged and regulated type of Cell death, is governed by Signaling pathways.
Cell Signaling
Cell Signaling is a process by which Cells communicate with each other or within the Cell to perform various physiological activities and functions. Cell Signaling is also known as Cellular Signaling. The Cell Signaling process is vital for the proper functioning of prokaryotic and eukaryotic Cells. Cell Signaling involves three steps from receiving of Signal to termination of Signal including Signal, receptor, and effector.
Signals can be chemical and physical, Physical Signals like electric current, pressure, and temperature while chemical Signals include insulin, sodium, potassium, hormones, etc. In this article we will learn about, types of Signals, receptors, taxonomic range, etc.
Table of Content
- Define Cell Signaling
- What is Cell Signaling?
- Stages of Cell Signaling
- Taxonomic Range
- Types of Cell Signaling
- Receptors of Cell Signaling
- Functions of Cell Signaling
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