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Cellular communication relies on the interaction between ______ signals and specific cell surface receptors
Cellular communication relies on the interaction between ______ signals and specific cell surface receptors
chemical
The mobilization of diffusible intracellular second-messenger systems is a secondary event triggered by the binding of ______ messengers to cell surface receptors
The mobilization of diffusible intracellular second-messenger systems is a secondary event triggered by the binding of ______ messengers to cell surface receptors
chemical
Hydrophobic messengers, such as ______ hormones, can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors
Hydrophobic messengers, such as ______ hormones, can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors
steroid
Cells use a number of different, often intersecting ______ signaling pathways to ensure that the cell's response to a stimulus is tightly controlled
Cells use a number of different, often intersecting ______ signaling pathways to ensure that the cell's response to a stimulus is tightly controlled
Early insight into signal transduction pathways was obtained from studies of the ______ system
Early insight into signal transduction pathways was obtained from studies of the ______ system
Communication among cells is fundamental to all ______ processes, ranging from the induction of embryonic development to the integration of physiological responses in the face of environmental challenges
Communication among cells is fundamental to all ______ processes, ranging from the induction of embryonic development to the integration of physiological responses in the face of environmental challenges
External signals such as odorants, chemicals that reflect metabolic status, ions, hormones, growth factors, and neurotransmitters can all serve as ______ messengers linking neighboring or distant cells
External signals such as odorants, chemicals that reflect metabolic status, ions, hormones, growth factors, and neurotransmitters can all serve as ______ messengers linking neighboring or distant cells
The classic definition of a hormone is a substance that is produced in one tissue or organ and released into the blood and carried to other organs (targets), where it acts to produce a specific ______.
The classic definition of a hormone is a substance that is produced in one tissue or organ and released into the blood and carried to other organs (targets), where it acts to produce a specific ______.
The idea of endocrine or ductless glands developed from the recogni- tion that certain organs—such as the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid gland—can synthesize and release specific chemical messengers in response to particular ______ states.
The idea of endocrine or ductless glands developed from the recogni- tion that certain organs—such as the pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid gland—can synthesize and release specific chemical messengers in response to particular ______ states.
Receptors can be divided into four categories on the basis of their associated mechanisms of signal ______.
Receptors can be divided into four categories on the basis of their associated mechanisms of signal ______.
- Ligand-gated ion channels. Integral membrane pro- teins, these hybrid receptor/channels are involved in sig- naling between electrically excitable ______.
- Ligand-gated ion channels. Integral membrane pro- teins, these hybrid receptor/channels are involved in sig- naling between electrically excitable ______.
- G protein–coupled receptors. These integral plasma membrane proteins work indirectly—through an ______—to activate or to inactivate a separate mem- brane-associated enzyme or channel.
- G protein–coupled receptors. These integral plasma membrane proteins work indirectly—through an ______—to activate or to inactivate a separate mem- brane-associated enzyme or channel.
- Catalytic receptors. When activated by a ligand, these integral plasma membrane proteins are either enzymes themselves or part of an ______ complex.
- Catalytic receptors. When activated by a ligand, these integral plasma membrane proteins are either enzymes themselves or part of an ______ complex.
- Nuclear receptors. These proteins, located in the cytosol or nucleus, are ______-activated transcription factors.
- Nuclear receptors. These proteins, located in the cytosol or nucleus, are ______-activated transcription factors.
Second-messenger systems amplify signals and integrate responses among cell types. Once a signal has been received at the cell surface, it is typically amplified and transmitted to specific sites within the cells through ______.
Second-messenger systems amplify signals and integrate responses among cell types. Once a signal has been received at the cell surface, it is typically amplified and transmitted to specific sites within the cells through ______.
For a molecule to function as a ______, its concentration, or window of activity, must be finely regulated.
For a molecule to function as a ______, its concentration, or window of activity, must be finely regulated.
The cell achieves this control by rapidly producing or activating the ______ messenger and then inactivating or degrading it.
The cell achieves this control by rapidly producing or activating the ______ messenger and then inactivating or degrading it.
To ensure that the system returns to a resting state when the stimulus is removed, ______ activities function at each step of the cascade.
To ensure that the system returns to a resting state when the stimulus is removed, ______ activities function at each step of the cascade.
The involvement of second messengers in catalytic cascades provides numerous opportunities to ______ a signal.
The involvement of second messengers in catalytic cascades provides numerous opportunities to ______ a signal.
For example, the binding of a ligand to its receptor can generate hundreds of ______ molecules, which can in turn alter the activity of thousands of downstream effectors.
For example, the binding of a ligand to its receptor can generate hundreds of ______ molecules, which can in turn alter the activity of thousands of downstream effectors.
An example of such a cascade is the increased intracellular concentration of the second messenger ______.
An example of such a cascade is the increased intracellular concentration of the second messenger ______.
Receptor occupancy activates a G protein, which in turn stimulates a membrane-bound enzyme, ______.
Receptor occupancy activates a G protein, which in turn stimulates a membrane-bound enzyme, ______.
This enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of ______ from adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and a 5-fold increase in the intracellular concentration of ______ is achieved in approximately 5 seconds.
This enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of ______ from adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and a 5-fold increase in the intracellular concentration of ______ is achieved in approximately 5 seconds.
This sudden rise in cAMP levels is rapidly counteracted by its breakdown to adenosine 5’-monophosphate by ______.
This sudden rise in cAMP levels is rapidly counteracted by its breakdown to adenosine 5’-monophosphate by ______.
Gap junctions facilitate the passage of inorganic ions and small molecules, such as Ca2+ and 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), from the cytoplasm of one cell into the cytoplasm of an adjacent cell. Mammalian gap junctions permit the passage of molecules that are less than _____ Da but restrict the movement of molecules that are greater than _____ Da.
Gap junctions facilitate the passage of inorganic ions and small molecules, such as Ca2+ and 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), from the cytoplasm of one cell into the cytoplasm of an adjacent cell. Mammalian gap junctions permit the passage of molecules that are less than _____ Da but restrict the movement of molecules that are greater than _____ Da.
The permeability of gap junctions can be rapidly regulated by changes in cytosolic concentrations of Ca2+, cAMP, and H+ as well as by the voltage across the cell membrane or membrane potential (Vm). This type of modulation is physiologically important for cell-to-cell _____
The permeability of gap junctions can be rapidly regulated by changes in cytosolic concentrations of Ca2+, cAMP, and H+ as well as by the voltage across the cell membrane or membrane potential (Vm). This type of modulation is physiologically important for cell-to-cell _____
Adhering junctions form as the result of the Ca2+-dependent interactions of the extracellular domains of transmembrane proteins called _____
Adhering junctions form as the result of the Ca2+-dependent interactions of the extracellular domains of transmembrane proteins called _____
The clustering of cadherins at the site of interaction with an adjacent cell causes secondary clustering of intracellular proteins known as _____, which in turn serve as sites of attachment for the intracellular actin cytoskeleton.
The clustering of cadherins at the site of interaction with an adjacent cell causes secondary clustering of intracellular proteins known as _____, which in turn serve as sites of attachment for the intracellular actin cytoskeleton.
Disruption of adhering junctions by certain growth factors causes _____ to dissociate from cadherin. The resulting rise in free _____ levels promotes the translocation of _____ to the nucleus. There, _____ regulates the transcription of multiple genes, including ones that promote cell proliferation and migration.
Disruption of adhering junctions by certain growth factors causes _____ to dissociate from cadherin. The resulting rise in free _____ levels promotes the translocation of _____ to the nucleus. There, _____ regulates the transcription of multiple genes, including ones that promote cell proliferation and migration.
Tight junctions comprise transmembrane proteins that link with their counterparts on adjacent cells as well as intracellular proteins that stabilize the complex and also have a signaling role. The transmembrane proteins—including claudins, occludin, and junctional adhesion molecule—and their extracellular domains create the diffusion barrier of the tight junction. One of the integral cytoplasmic proteins in tight junctions, zonula occludin 1 (ZO-1), colocalizes with a serine/threonine kinase known as _____, which is found in certain renal tubule epithelial cells that reabsorb Na+ and Cl- from the tubule lumen.
Tight junctions comprise transmembrane proteins that link with their counterparts on adjacent cells as well as intracellular proteins that stabilize the complex and also have a signaling role. The transmembrane proteins—including claudins, occludin, and junctional adhesion molecule—and their extracellular domains create the diffusion barrier of the tight junction. One of the integral cytoplasmic proteins in tight junctions, zonula occludin 1 (ZO-1), colocalizes with a serine/threonine kinase known as _____, which is found in certain renal tubule epithelial cells that reabsorb Na+ and Cl- from the tubule lumen.
Membrane-associated ligands provide spatial clues in migrating cells. For example, an ephrin ligand expressed on the surface of one cell can interact with an Eph receptor on a nearby cell. The resulting activation of the Eph receptor can in turn provide signals for regulating such developmental events as axonal guidance in the nervous system and endothelial cell guidance in the vasculature. This mechanism of direct cell communication involves the interaction of a receptor in the plasma membrane with a ligand that is itself a membrane protein on an adjacent cell, known as _____
Membrane-associated ligands provide spatial clues in migrating cells. For example, an ephrin ligand expressed on the surface of one cell can interact with an Eph receptor on a nearby cell. The resulting activation of the Eph receptor can in turn provide signals for regulating such developmental events as axonal guidance in the nervous system and endothelial cell guidance in the vasculature. This mechanism of direct cell communication involves the interaction of a receptor in the plasma membrane with a ligand that is itself a membrane protein on an adjacent cell, known as _____
Which one of these is the equation for a line in slope-intercept form?
Which one of these is the equation for a line in slope-intercept form?
Which one of these is the equation for a quadratic function?
Which one of these is the equation for a quadratic function?
Which one of these is the equation for an inverse function?
Which one of these is the equation for an inverse function?
Which one of these is the equation for a square root function?
Which one of these is the equation for a square root function?
Which of the following is a characteristic of membrane-bound enzymes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of membrane-bound enzymes?
Which of the following is true about catalytic receptors?
Which of the following is true about catalytic receptors?
What is the secondary event triggered by the binding of messengers to cell surface receptors?
What is the secondary event triggered by the binding of messengers to cell surface receptors?
What is the primary function of catalytic receptors?
What is the primary function of catalytic receptors?
What are the integral plasma membrane proteins involved in catalytic receptors?
What are the integral plasma membrane proteins involved in catalytic receptors?
What triggers the activation of catalytic receptors?
What triggers the activation of catalytic receptors?
What is the primary function of membrane-bound enzymes?
What is the primary function of membrane-bound enzymes?
Which type of messengers can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
Which type of messengers can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
What do most chemical messengers interact with to trigger a cascade of secondary events?
What do most chemical messengers interact with to trigger a cascade of secondary events?
What type of signaling pathways do cells use to ensure a tightly controlled response to a stimulus?
What type of signaling pathways do cells use to ensure a tightly controlled response to a stimulus?
What type of messengers can serve as chemical messengers linking neighboring or distant cells?
What type of messengers can serve as chemical messengers linking neighboring or distant cells?
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
What type of proteins stabilize tight junctions and have a signaling role?
What type of proteins stabilize tight junctions and have a signaling role?
What type of receptors work indirectly to activate or inactivate a separate membrane-associated enzyme or channel?
What type of receptors work indirectly to activate or inactivate a separate membrane-associated enzyme or channel?
Which of the following equations represents a linear function?
Which of the following equations represents a linear function?
Which of the following is the equation of a parabola?
Which of the following is the equation of a parabola?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
Which of the following equations represents an inverse function?
Which of the following equations represents an inverse function?
Which of the following equations represents a quadratic function?
Which of the following equations represents a quadratic function?
Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical messenger in cellular communication?
Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical messenger in cellular communication?
Hydrophobic messengers, such as steroid hormones, can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with ______ receptors.
Hydrophobic messengers, such as steroid hormones, can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with ______ receptors.
What type of signaling pathways do cells use to ensure a tightly controlled response to a stimulus?
What type of signaling pathways do cells use to ensure a tightly controlled response to a stimulus?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
What is the primary function of membrane-bound enzymes?
What is the primary function of membrane-bound enzymes?
Receptors can be divided into four categories on the basis of their associated mechanisms of signal ______.
Receptors can be divided into four categories on the basis of their associated mechanisms of signal ______.
What is the secondary event triggered by the binding of messengers to cell surface receptors?
What is the secondary event triggered by the binding of messengers to cell surface receptors?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of receptors based on their associated mechanisms of signal transduction?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of receptors based on their associated mechanisms of signal transduction?
What is the primary function of G protein–coupled receptors?
What is the primary function of G protein–coupled receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the signaling events initiated by plasma membrane receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the signaling events initiated by plasma membrane receptors?
What type of messengers can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
What type of messengers can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of membrane-bound enzymes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of membrane-bound enzymes?
Receptor occupancy activates a G protein, which in turn stimulates a membrane-bound enzyme, ______.
Receptor occupancy activates a G protein, which in turn stimulates a membrane-bound enzyme, ______.
Which of the following is a characteristic of second messengers?
Which of the following is a characteristic of second messengers?
What is the role of second messengers in signal transduction?
What is the role of second messengers in signal transduction?
Which of the following is an example of a second messenger cascade?
Which of the following is an example of a second messenger cascade?
What is the function of G protein in signal transduction?
What is the function of G protein in signal transduction?
Which of the following is true about ligands that activate the same signaling pathways in cells?
Which of the following is true about ligands that activate the same signaling pathways in cells?
What is the role of second-messenger systems in a multicellular organism?
What is the role of second-messenger systems in a multicellular organism?
What triggers the activation of catalytic receptors?
What triggers the activation of catalytic receptors?
What is the function of counterbalancing activities in second-messenger systems?
What is the function of counterbalancing activities in second-messenger systems?
What allows ligands to produce distinct responses in different cells?
What allows ligands to produce distinct responses in different cells?
Which of the following is true about gap junctions?
Which of the following is true about gap junctions?
What is the function of adhering junctions?
What is the function of adhering junctions?
Which of the following is true about tight junctions?
Which of the following is true about tight junctions?
Which of the following is true about membrane-associated ligands?
Which of the following is true about membrane-associated ligands?
What is the primary function of catalytic receptors?
What is the primary function of catalytic receptors?
Which of the following is true about hydrophobic messengers?
Which of the following is true about hydrophobic messengers?
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical messenger in cellular communication?
Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical messenger in cellular communication?
What is the primary function of membrane-bound enzymes?
What is the primary function of membrane-bound enzymes?
Which of the following is the equation of a parabola?
Which of the following is the equation of a parabola?
What triggers the activation of catalytic receptors?
What triggers the activation of catalytic receptors?
What is the function of G protein in signal transduction?
What is the function of G protein in signal transduction?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
What is the secondary event triggered by the binding of messengers to cell surface receptors?
What is the secondary event triggered by the binding of messengers to cell surface receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of second messengers?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of second messengers?
What is the primary function of second messengers in signal transduction?
What is the primary function of second messengers in signal transduction?
Which of the following equations represents a quadratic function?
Which of the following equations represents a quadratic function?
What type of signaling pathways do cells use to ensure a tightly controlled response to a stimulus?
What type of signaling pathways do cells use to ensure a tightly controlled response to a stimulus?
What are the integral plasma membrane proteins involved in catalytic receptors?
What are the integral plasma membrane proteins involved in catalytic receptors?
What is the function of adhering junctions?
What is the function of adhering junctions?
What is the role of second messengers in signal transduction?
What is the role of second messengers in signal transduction?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
Which of the following equations represents an exponential function?
What allows ligands to produce distinct responses in different cells?
What allows ligands to produce distinct responses in different cells?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the signaling events initiated by plasma membrane receptors?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the signaling events initiated by plasma membrane receptors?
What do most chemical messengers interact with to trigger a cascade of secondary events?
What do most chemical messengers interact with to trigger a cascade of secondary events?
- G protein–coupled receptors. These integral plasma membrane proteins work indirectly—through an ______—to activate or to inactivate a separate mem- brane-associated enzyme or channel.
- G protein–coupled receptors. These integral plasma membrane proteins work indirectly—through an ______—to activate or to inactivate a separate mem- brane-associated enzyme or channel.
Gap junctions facilitate the passage of inorganic ions and small molecules, such as Ca2+ and 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), from the cytoplasm of one cell into the cytoplasm of an adjacent cell. Mammalian gap junctions permit the passage of molecules that are less than _____ Da but restrict the movement of molecules that are greater than _____ Da.
Gap junctions facilitate the passage of inorganic ions and small molecules, such as Ca2+ and 3',5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), from the cytoplasm of one cell into the cytoplasm of an adjacent cell. Mammalian gap junctions permit the passage of molecules that are less than _____ Da but restrict the movement of molecules that are greater than _____ Da.
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
What are the secondary events triggered by the binding of chemical messengers to cell surface receptors?
Which one of these is the equation for a quadratic function?
Which one of these is the equation for a quadratic function?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of receptors based on their associated mechanisms of signal transduction?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories of receptors based on their associated mechanisms of signal transduction?
What type of messengers can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
What type of messengers can diffuse across the plasma membrane and interact with cytosolic or nuclear receptors?
Which of the following is true about adhering junctions?
Which of the following is true about adhering junctions?
What is the primary function of gap junctions?
What is the primary function of gap junctions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of tight junctions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of tight junctions?
What is the function of membrane-associated ligands?
What is the function of membrane-associated ligands?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which cells can directly communicate?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which cells can directly communicate?
How are gap junctions regulated?
How are gap junctions regulated?
What is the role of adhering junctions in organ development and remodeling?
What is the role of adhering junctions in organ development and remodeling?
Flashcards
Cellular Communication
Cellular Communication
Interaction between external signals and cell receptors to transmit information.
Second Messenger Systems
Second Messenger Systems
Intracellular systems that amplify signals received by cell surface receptors.
Hormones
Hormones
Substances secreted into the bloodstream that act on distant target organs.
Endocrine Glands
Endocrine Glands
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Catalytic Receptors
Catalytic Receptors
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Nuclear Receptors
Nuclear Receptors
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G Protein-Coupled Receptors
G Protein-Coupled Receptors
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Ligand-Gated Ion Channels
Ligand-Gated Ion Channels
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Ligands
Ligands
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External Signals
External Signals
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Signaling Pathways
Signaling Pathways
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cAMP
cAMP
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Counterbalancing Activities
Counterbalancing Activities
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Gap Junctions
Gap Junctions
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Adhering Junctions
Adhering Junctions
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Tight Junctions
Tight Junctions
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Zonula Occludens-1 (ZO-1)
Zonula Occludens-1 (ZO-1)
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Membrane-Associated Ligands
Membrane-Associated Ligands
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Membrane-Bound Enzymes
Membrane-Bound Enzymes
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Catalytic Receptors Function
Catalytic Receptors Function
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Hydrophobic Messengers
Hydrophobic Messengers
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Regulation of Messengers
Regulation of Messengers
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Importance of Communication
Importance of Communication
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External Signals Roles
External Signals Roles
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Second Messenger Outcome
Second Messenger Outcome
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Ligands Initiate Responses
Ligands Initiate Responses
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Messengers Initiate Mobilization
Messengers Initiate Mobilization
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Grasp Cell Responds
Grasp Cell Responds
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Control Mechanisms
Control Mechanisms
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Study Notes
Cellular Communication Basics
- Cellular communication is facilitated by interactions between external signals and specific cell surface receptors.
- The binding of messengers to receptors initiates the mobilization of intracellular second-messenger systems.
- Hydrophobic messengers, like steroid hormones, can easily cross the plasma membrane and engage cytosolic or nuclear receptors.
Signaling Pathways
- Cells utilize various interconnected signaling pathways to meticulously control responses to external stimuli.
- Early research in signal transduction was primarily conducted using the nervous system as a model.
Importance of Communication
- Cellular communication is vital for a multitude of processes, including embryonic development and physiological responses to environmental changes.
- External signals such as odorants, hormones, and neurotransmitters serve as messengers for intercellular communication.
Hormones and Endocrine Function
- Hormones are defined as substances produced in one tissue, released into the bloodstream, and transported to target organs to elicit specific responses.
- Endocrine glands like the pituitary and thyroid release chemical messengers in response to specific physiological states.
Receptor Mechanisms
- Receptors are categorized based on their signaling mechanisms into:
- Ligand-gated ion channels that mediate signaling in electrically excitable cells.
- G protein-coupled receptors that activate/inactivate enzymes or channels indirectly through G proteins.
- Catalytic receptors, which function as enzymes or part of an enzyme complex upon ligand binding.
- Nuclear receptors, which act as transcription factors activated by ligands.
Second Messenger Systems
- Second messenger systems amplify received signals and integrate cellular responses.
- Upon activation, signals are amplified through second messengers, resulting in widespread effects on downstream targets.
- Activation of second messengers can lead to significant increases in cellular concentrations of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) within seconds.
Cellular Responses and Control
- Control mechanisms ensure that messengers are finely regulated to maintain homeostasis.
- The inactivation or degradation of second messengers follows their activation to restore cellular resting states.
- Each signaling cascade includes counterbalancing activities that help reset the system post-stimulation.
Intercellular Communication Structures
- Gap junctions allow the passage of ions and small molecules (less than 1 kDa) between adjacent cells, modulating their permeability based on various factors.
- Adhering junctions form through Ca2+-dependent interactions between cadherin proteins, linking the actin cytoskeleton inside the cells.
Tight Junctions
- Composed of transmembrane proteins such as claudins and occludin, tight junctions create barriers between cells while also providing signaling roles.
- Proteins like zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) are key components that stabilize tight junctions.
Membrane-Associated Ligands
- Interaction between membrane-associated ligands and receptors facilitates critical communication for processes such as axonal guidance during neural development.
Key Functions of Enzymes and Receptors
- Membrane-bound enzymes play crucial roles in signal transduction by facilitating biochemical reactions.
- Catalytic receptors are integral to activating enzymatic activities, often instigating cascades of secondary messengers.
Overall Insights
- Ligands can initiate distinct cellular responses, demonstrating the nuanced nature of cellular signaling.
- Understanding different messenger types and their pathways is fundamental for grasping how cells communicate and respond to their environment.
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"Quiz: Cell Signaling Pathways and Communication Methods" - Test your knowledge on the integration of multiple signaling pathways in cells and the termination of responses through feedback mechanisms. Explore how cells communicate through gap junctions and the coupling of neighboring cells.
