BIOL-K - Biology BIOL-K 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Kkcw, Signal Transduction, Kioi

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Cell signaling (communication: mechanism for communication between cells and organisms. Involves 4 main processes: cell releases signaling molecule (hormone or other molecule, target cells receptors bind signaling molecule, signal transduction (after receptor binding) Conversion of an extracellular to intracellular signal. Changes form - transduction: response by target cell. Cells can communicate by way of cell junctions (k101) or electrical signals: electrical signals those are discussed later, neurotransmission. A ligand binds a specific receptor which triggers a specific response associated with that receptor. Difference cell types may respond to same hormone but with a different result. Hydrophilic molecules bind to receptors on surface of target cells. Hydrophobic molecules move through plasma membrane and bind. Receptor response to nonchemical signals: rhodospin (in vertebrate eyes) light, phytochromes (in plants) red light, hearing organ sound waves. Hormone affect on cells: hormones may act as an antagonist. Hormone stimulates a receptor response: as an antagonist.

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