Intercellular Communication
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Intercellular Communication Definition
An information exchange between living cells through direct cell contacts or by extracellular chemical signals. Cell signaling allows cell populations to maintain homeostatic balance and enable healthy cells and tissue to respond to external stimuli. This balance is frequently disrupted in cancerous or tumorigenic cells.
Intercellular Communication Synonyms
Intercellular Communication, Cell to Cell Communication and Signaling, Cell-Cell Signaling
Terms in Intercellular Communication category
Epithelial-Stromal CommunicationNeuronal Transmission
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