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Cellular Signal Processing

Meaning

Cellular Signal Processing is the intricate sequence of molecular events by which a cell detects, interprets, and responds to external chemical or physical stimuli, such as hormones or growth factors. This process involves the reception of a signal at the cell surface, its transduction across the membrane, and the subsequent amplification and integration of the message within the cell’s interior. Effective signal processing is essential for maintaining systemic homeostasis, coordinating tissue function, and ensuring appropriate adaptation to environmental changes. Dysregulation in this processing pathway can lead directly to hormonal resistance or inappropriate cellular proliferation.