B2.084 Cellular Signaling Flashcards by Lauren Sinik

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what is signal transduction?

A

process by which environmental cues are detected and communicated throughout the cell to elicit a specific cellular response

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why are signal transduction pathways important?

A

cells are constantly bombarded with signals that must be interpreted
the wrong interpretation leads to disease or death
most pharmaceuticals target signal transduction cascades

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