cell signaling
[sel ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ]
nounpl: cell signalings
sinalização celular
1. The process by which cells communicate with each other through chemical signals, allowing them to respond to external stimuli and coordinate their functions
Cell signaling enables cells to respond to hormones and growth factors released by neighboring cells.
A sinalização celular permite que as células respondam a hormônios e fatores de crescimento liberados por células vizinhas.
2. The transmission of molecular signals from a cell's exterior to its interior, typically involving receptors and intracellular messengers
Understanding cell signaling pathways is crucial for developing new cancer treatments.
Compreender as vias de sinalização celular é crucial para desenvolver novos tratamentos do câncer.
3. The mechanism through which cells detect and respond to their environment, enabling processes like growth, differentiation, and apoptosis
Disrupted cell signaling can lead to various diseases including diabetes and cancer.
A sinalização celular perturbada pode levar a várias doenças, incluindo diabetes e câncer.
Cell signaling is a fundamental concept in molecular biology and biochemistry taught in universities and research institutions in both Brazil and the USA. The terminology is standardized across both Portuguese and English-speaking scientific communities, reflecting the international nature of modern biology research. In Brazil, research on cell signaling is actively pursued at major institutions like USP and UFRJ, contributing to advances in understanding diseases and developing therapeutic interventions.
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