Stages of Cell Signaling
Cell Signaling usually consists of the following important stages:
- Receptors: Specific molecules binds on the specific receptors present on the surface of the Cell.
- Transduction: After binding of Signaling molecule, it leads to the phosphorylation, activation or several cascades.
- Amplification: Throughout the Signaling route, the signal is frequently amplified at several stages to ensure a strong cellular response.
- Integration: Cells are able to react correctly to complicated stimuli by integrating many impulses from diverse routes.
- Cell response: Cell Signaling response lead to alteration in expression of gene, Cell metabolism, Cell growth etc.
- Termination: After Signals has been performed and termination needed to be done by removing Signaling molecules.
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