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What type of receptor do neutrophils have that specifically recognizes the fMLP peptide?
What type of receptor do neutrophils have that specifically recognizes the fMLP peptide?
Which of the following accurately describes the initial phase of the signaling process?
Which of the following accurately describes the initial phase of the signaling process?
What is the term for the cascade of chemical events initiated by the binding of a signaling molecule to its receptor?
What is the term for the cascade of chemical events initiated by the binding of a signaling molecule to its receptor?
What is the function of the signaling molecule once it has bound to its receptor?
What is the function of the signaling molecule once it has bound to its receptor?
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Why is specificity important in signal-receptor interactions?
Why is specificity important in signal-receptor interactions?
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What must occur to terminate the response of a target cell after a signal has been received?
What must occur to terminate the response of a target cell after a signal has been received?
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In G-protein coupled receptor signaling, what is one potential outcome of the signal transduction pathway?
In G-protein coupled receptor signaling, what is one potential outcome of the signal transduction pathway?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
Which of the following statements accurately describes G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)?
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What is one of the primary roles of the JAK/STAT pathway in cellular signaling?
What is one of the primary roles of the JAK/STAT pathway in cellular signaling?
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Which type of cellular response is NOT typically associated with signaling processes?
Which type of cellular response is NOT typically associated with signaling processes?
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Which option correctly defines the mechanism of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) in signal transduction?
Which option correctly defines the mechanism of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) in signal transduction?
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Which statement best describes cell signaling?
Which statement best describes cell signaling?
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Which of the following best describes signal specificity in receptor signaling?
Which of the following best describes signal specificity in receptor signaling?
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What is the function of second messengers like cAMP in signal transduction?
What is the function of second messengers like cAMP in signal transduction?
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Which of the following cellular responses is a direct result of activated G-protein coupled receptors?
Which of the following cellular responses is a direct result of activated G-protein coupled receptors?
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At which point do receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) primarily exert their influence in a signaling cascade?
At which point do receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) primarily exert their influence in a signaling cascade?
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What determines the specificity of the response to an extracellular signal in different cells?
What determines the specificity of the response to an extracellular signal in different cells?
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In a fast response to an extracellular signal, what is primarily altered in the cell?
In a fast response to an extracellular signal, what is primarily altered in the cell?
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Which of the following is characteristic of a slow response to signaling?
Which of the following is characteristic of a slow response to signaling?
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Which type of receptor is likely involved in a fast signaling response?
Which type of receptor is likely involved in a fast signaling response?
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How do different cells respond to the same extracellular signal?
How do different cells respond to the same extracellular signal?
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The slow response to an extracellular signal relies on which process?
The slow response to an extracellular signal relies on which process?
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What may influence a cell's decision to move in response to an extracellular signal?
What may influence a cell's decision to move in response to an extracellular signal?
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In terms of signal transduction pathways, what role does receptor binding play?
In terms of signal transduction pathways, what role does receptor binding play?
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Which of the following pathways is primarily involved in mediating responses related to transcription within the cell?
Which of the following pathways is primarily involved in mediating responses related to transcription within the cell?
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What is the primary role of the JAK/STAT pathway in red blood cell production?
What is the primary role of the JAK/STAT pathway in red blood cell production?
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Which mechanism is primarily utilized by receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) to propagate signals within a cell?
Which mechanism is primarily utilized by receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) to propagate signals within a cell?
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Which of the following components is NOT directly associated with the JAK/STAT signaling pathway?
Which of the following components is NOT directly associated with the JAK/STAT signaling pathway?
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How do receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) ultimately influence gene expression?
How do receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) ultimately influence gene expression?
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Which statement accurately describes a function of the small G-protein Ras in signaling?
Which statement accurately describes a function of the small G-protein Ras in signaling?
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What is a key characteristic of SH2 domains in relation to target proteins?
What is a key characteristic of SH2 domains in relation to target proteins?
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Which of the following protein-protein interaction domains is responsible for binding proline-rich sequences in proteins?
Which of the following protein-protein interaction domains is responsible for binding proline-rich sequences in proteins?
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In the context of reversible binding, which domains preferentially bind phosphorylated tyrosine residues?
In the context of reversible binding, which domains preferentially bind phosphorylated tyrosine residues?
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Which process is initiated when the erythropoietin receptor is activated in relation to red blood cell production?
Which process is initiated when the erythropoietin receptor is activated in relation to red blood cell production?
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What role does molecular complementarity play in protein-protein interactions involving SH2 domains?
What role does molecular complementarity play in protein-protein interactions involving SH2 domains?
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Which domain of GRB2 specifically recognizes phosphorylated tyrosine residues on the receptor's docking site?
Which domain of GRB2 specifically recognizes phosphorylated tyrosine residues on the receptor's docking site?
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What primary interaction characterizes the binding between SH3 domains and their partner proteins?
What primary interaction characterizes the binding between SH3 domains and their partner proteins?
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Which statement about GTP-binding proteins like Ras is accurate?
Which statement about GTP-binding proteins like Ras is accurate?
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How is the specificity of binding between an SH3 domain and a proline-rich target peptide best described?
How is the specificity of binding between an SH3 domain and a proline-rich target peptide best described?
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In the context of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) activation, what is the role of the SH2 domain in GRB2?
In the context of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) activation, what is the role of the SH2 domain in GRB2?
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Which aspect of molecular complementarity illustrates the specific binding of an SH3 domain to its target peptide?
Which aspect of molecular complementarity illustrates the specific binding of an SH3 domain to its target peptide?
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Which of the following best describes the regulation of GTP-binding proteins during signaling?
Which of the following best describes the regulation of GTP-binding proteins during signaling?
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What distinguishes scaffold proteins from monomeric adaptor proteins in signaling pathways?
What distinguishes scaffold proteins from monomeric adaptor proteins in signaling pathways?
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What type of structural feature enables the SH3 domain to bind to its target peptide?
What type of structural feature enables the SH3 domain to bind to its target peptide?
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What is the main role of erythropoietin (Epo) in red blood cell production?
What is the main role of erythropoietin (Epo) in red blood cell production?
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Which factor regulates the expression of erythropoietin in the kidneys?
Which factor regulates the expression of erythropoietin in the kidneys?
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What cellular response is associated with the activation of the JAK-STAT pathway when erythropoietin binds to its receptor?
What cellular response is associated with the activation of the JAK-STAT pathway when erythropoietin binds to its receptor?
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How does the specificity of erythropoietin's signaling occur?
How does the specificity of erythropoietin's signaling occur?
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What is a primary outcome when the erythropoietin receptor is activated?
What is a primary outcome when the erythropoietin receptor is activated?
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What initiates the dimerization of erythropoietin receptors?
What initiates the dimerization of erythropoietin receptors?
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What is the primary job of JAK kinases in the erythropoietin signaling pathway?
What is the primary job of JAK kinases in the erythropoietin signaling pathway?
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Which of the following accurately describes the state of JAK kinases before activation?
Which of the following accurately describes the state of JAK kinases before activation?
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After receptor activation, what is the role of the phosphorylated docking sites on the erythropoietin receptor?
After receptor activation, what is the role of the phosphorylated docking sites on the erythropoietin receptor?
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What type of residues does the JAK kinase specifically phosphorylate?
What type of residues does the JAK kinase specifically phosphorylate?
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What effect does dimerization of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) have on their intrinsic kinase activity?
What effect does dimerization of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) have on their intrinsic kinase activity?
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Which proteins are necessary for the regulation of Ras in the RTK signaling pathway?
Which proteins are necessary for the regulation of Ras in the RTK signaling pathway?
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What is a primary function of MAP kinase in the RTK signaling pathway?
What is a primary function of MAP kinase in the RTK signaling pathway?
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Which statement about phosphorylated tyrosine residues in RTK signaling is accurate?
Which statement about phosphorylated tyrosine residues in RTK signaling is accurate?
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What role do adaptor proteins like GRB2 play in intracellular signaling?
What role do adaptor proteins like GRB2 play in intracellular signaling?
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Study Notes
Cell Signaling: Module 6, Lecture 1
- Objectives: Introduce cell communication; illustrate signaling in unicellular Dictyostelium slime mold cells and human neutrophils; identify general principles of cell signaling; describe mechanisms for cell communication in multicellular organisms.
Dictyostelium discoideum Slime Mold
- Life Cycle: Transitions from unicellular amoebae to multicellular slug to fruiting body.
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Illustrates different life cycle stages.
- Food Scarcity: Aggregates amoebae form a multicellular slug migrating toward heat, light, and humidity.
- Differentiation: Slug differentiates into prestalk and prespore cells; anterior end forms stalk, posterior forms spores (approximately 2mm tall).
- Food Source: Dictyostelium feeds on bacteria (e.g., E. coli).
- Abundant Food: Amoebae divide by mitosis (vegetative growth).
- Starvation: Initiates aggregation and migration.
- Signaling Molecule: cyclic AMP (cAMP) produced by starved cells, triggers aggregation.
- Slug Formation: Aggregates form multicellular slug.
- Fruiting Body Formation: Slug stops moving, cells differentiate (anterior form stalk, posterior form spores).
- Spore Dormancy: Spores have durable cell walls for longevity; germinate when food becomes available form new single-celled amoebae.
Signaling in Dictyostelium and Neutrophils
- Signaling Mechanism: Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a signaling molecule for aggregation in Dictyostelium.
- Neutrophil response: Responds to chemical signals from invading bacteria (formylated-methionine, leucine, and phenylalanine) to initiate movement.
Cell Signaling Definition
- Signaling: Transmission of information between cells inducing a change in behavior.
- Steps: Signal production, signal reception, signal interpretation inside the cell, and signal response by the target cell.
Signal-Receptor Interactions
- Specificity: Signal receptor interactions are highly specific (like protein-ligand interactions).
- Binding: Specific amino acid residues on the signal and receptor facilitate precise binding.
- Conformational Changes: Binding induces conformational changes within the receptor- leading to intracellular responses.
Cellular Responses
- Fast Response: Signal activates pre-existing cytosolic enzymes through modification (methylation, acetylation or phosphorylation).
- Slow Response: Signal induces changes in protein levels; involves transcription, translation, and protein modifications (e.g., transport into the nucleus).
Types of Intercellular Signaling
- Endocrine: Secretion into circulatory system; affects cells throughout the body.
- Paracrine: Signals released into extracellular space affecting nearby cells (growth factors and neurotransmitters).
- Proximal: Direct contact between signaling cell and target cell, facilitated by membrane proteins (e.g., plants, animals, etc.).
- Autocrine: Cell produces a signal and carries the receptors for that signal; the signaling cell is also the target cell (e.g., growth factors).
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of cell signaling, focusing on the unique communication processes in unicellular Dictyostelium slime mold cells and human neutrophils. It discusses the life cycle of Dictyostelium, highlighting its transition from unicellular to multicellular forms, as well as the mechanisms of communication in multicellular organisms during various environmental conditions.
