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Molecular Communication

Meaning

Molecular communication is the fundamental process by which cells, tissues, and organs exchange information using chemical signaling molecules. This complex system ensures the precise coordination of all physiological functions, from simple cellular metabolism to complex endocrine regulation and neural activity. Hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors, and cytokines are the primary messengers in this intricate, highly specific biological language. Disruptions in this communication underlie many states of disease and dysfunction.