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Peptide Signaling Mechanisms

Meaning

Peptide Signaling Mechanisms detail the precise ways in which short chains of amino acids communicate regulatory information between cells, tissues, and organs. These mechanisms are central to endocrinology, governing processes like appetite regulation, growth, and immune response modulation. Understanding the specific receptor interactions and downstream cascades is essential for interpreting systemic communication failures. Peptides often act as highly specific, potent messengers in health and disease.