communication and migration of vells Flashcards
1
Q
how are cells communicating?
A
- by adhesion molecules
- cytokines
- chemokines
2
Q
function of adhesion molecules
A
- are membrane bound proteins
- cell to cell interaction and interaction with extracellular structures
3
Q
what are cytokines?
A
- soluble proteins secreted by various cells
4
Q
in which processes participate cytokines
A
- inflammation
- hemopoesis
- cell differentiation, activation and inhibition
5
Q
chemokines are
A
chemotactic cytokines
6
Q
chemokine are involved in
A
cell migration
