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Cellular Signaling Compounds

Meaning

Cellular Signaling Compounds are a broad, essential class of molecules that cells use to communicate with each other and to coordinate complex biological activities throughout the body. These compounds encompass critical messengers like hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors, cytokines, and secondary messengers, all of which bind to specific receptors to initiate a cascade of intracellular events. In the context of hormonal health, these compounds constitute the essential chemical language governing metabolic function, stress adaptation, tissue repair, and immune surveillance. Their proper, timely function is indispensable for maintaining systemic homeostasis and robust health.