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What is the primary role of receptors in the process of signal transduction?
What is the primary role of receptors in the process of signal transduction?
Which type of signalling involves local effects on nearby cells?
Which type of signalling involves local effects on nearby cells?
In the context of signal transduction, what is the primary function of G Protein-Coupled Receptors?
In the context of signal transduction, what is the primary function of G Protein-Coupled Receptors?
What mechanism do cells use for recognizing and responding to mechanical, chemical or electromagnetic stimuli?
What mechanism do cells use for recognizing and responding to mechanical, chemical or electromagnetic stimuli?
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What type of chemical signals are used by bacteria for quorum sensing?
What type of chemical signals are used by bacteria for quorum sensing?
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Which example illustrates a mechanism for direct cell-cell communication in multicellular organisms?
Which example illustrates a mechanism for direct cell-cell communication in multicellular organisms?
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What is the role of kinases in signal transduction pathways?
What is the role of kinases in signal transduction pathways?
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What characterizes second messengers in signal transduction?
What characterizes second messengers in signal transduction?
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Which characteristic best defines the transduction phase of signal transduction pathways?
Which characteristic best defines the transduction phase of signal transduction pathways?
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What is primarily activated by tyrosine kinase receptors upon dimerization?
What is primarily activated by tyrosine kinase receptors upon dimerization?
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How do steroid hormones affect gene expression in target cells?
How do steroid hormones affect gene expression in target cells?
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What happens to transcription factors following signal transduction?
What happens to transcription factors following signal transduction?
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Which process allows certain cells to respond to mechanical signals?
Which process allows certain cells to respond to mechanical signals?
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Which type of signalling would most likely utilize insulin as the signalling molecule?
Which type of signalling would most likely utilize insulin as the signalling molecule?
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In the context of adrenaline signaling in liver cells, what biochemical change occurs?
In the context of adrenaline signaling in liver cells, what biochemical change occurs?
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What is the primary function of signal transduction pathways?
What is the primary function of signal transduction pathways?
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What is the function of calcium ions (Ca2+) in signal transduction?
What is the function of calcium ions (Ca2+) in signal transduction?
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What occurs during the transduction phase of signal transduction pathways?
What occurs during the transduction phase of signal transduction pathways?
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What is a characteristic of combinatorial effects in signal transduction pathways?
What is a characteristic of combinatorial effects in signal transduction pathways?
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What is the first phase of a signal transduction pathway?
What is the first phase of a signal transduction pathway?
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Which mechanism is primarily used by multicellular eukaryotes for cell-to-cell communication?
Which mechanism is primarily used by multicellular eukaryotes for cell-to-cell communication?
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What is the role of ligand-gated ion channels in signal transduction?
What is the role of ligand-gated ion channels in signal transduction?
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Which of the following is a method of indirect signaling in multicellular systems?
Which of the following is a method of indirect signaling in multicellular systems?
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What characterizes the transduction phase of signal transduction pathways?
What characterizes the transduction phase of signal transduction pathways?
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Which receptor type is involved in activating G-proteins?
Which receptor type is involved in activating G-proteins?
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What type of signaling is exemplified by the function of cell growth factors?
What type of signaling is exemplified by the function of cell growth factors?
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What is a primary characteristic of signaling molecules that enable quorum sensing in bacteria?
What is a primary characteristic of signaling molecules that enable quorum sensing in bacteria?
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Which process involves the detection of mechanical, chemical, or electromagnetic stimuli by cells?
Which process involves the detection of mechanical, chemical, or electromagnetic stimuli by cells?
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What is a common feature of hormones such as insulin in the context of signaling?
What is a common feature of hormones such as insulin in the context of signaling?
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What role do kinases play in signal transduction pathways?
What role do kinases play in signal transduction pathways?
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What is a function of second messengers in signal transduction?
What is a function of second messengers in signal transduction?
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Which statement accurately describes the response phase of signal transduction pathways?
Which statement accurately describes the response phase of signal transduction pathways?
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How do steroid hormones contribute to gene expression regulation?
How do steroid hormones contribute to gene expression regulation?
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What mechanism allows adrenalin to induce glycogen breakdown in liver cells?
What mechanism allows adrenalin to induce glycogen breakdown in liver cells?
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What is a characteristic of the transduction phase in signal transduction pathways?
What is a characteristic of the transduction phase in signal transduction pathways?
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Which statement is true regarding the effect of calcium ions (Ca2+) in signal transduction?
Which statement is true regarding the effect of calcium ions (Ca2+) in signal transduction?
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What is meant by combinatorial effects in signaling pathways?
What is meant by combinatorial effects in signaling pathways?
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What best defines the reception phase in signal transduction?
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Study Notes
Cellular Signalling
- Cellular signalling is the linkage of a stimulus (mechanical, chemical, or electromagnetic) to a specific cellular response.
- This process involves three key stages: reception, transduction, and response.
Reception
- Reception involves the detection of a signalling molecule binding to a receptor protein.
- Examples of receptor types include Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs), G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), and steroid hormone receptors.
Transduction
- Transduction is the passage of the signal along a relay of molecules within the cell.
- Methods of transduction include kinase cascades (e.g., phosphorylation cascades) and the use of small molecule second messengers (e.g., cAMP, cGMP, Ca²+, IP₃).
Response
- Response is the specific biochemical changes that occur in the cell.
- Responses can modify transcription factor activity and enzymes in the cytoplasm, influencing gene expression and cellular processes.
Types of Signalling
- Direct: Cell-cell contact, like gap junctions (animal cells) and plasmodesmata (plant cells), enabling direct transport of signals between connected cells.
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Indirect: Diffusible factors:
- In yeast: chemical signals identify cell type and initiate mating.
- In bacteria: chemical signals facilitate quorum sensing, enabling biofilm formation.
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Indirect: Local v Long Distance:
- Paracrine signalling: local on nearby cells, signals like growth factors travel short distances. Neurotransmitters, released from neurons at synapses, are an example.
- Endocrine signalling: distant via bloodstream, hormones (e.g., insulin) travel in the bloodstream to distant target cells.
Receptors in Plasma Membrane
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Example 1: Receptor Tyrosine Kinases (RTKs):
- Signal molecule binding causes dimerization of receptor.
- Dimerization activates phosphorylation.
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Example 2: Ligand-Gated Ion Channels:
- Ligand binding opens or closes ion channels, changing ion flow.
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Example 3: G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs):
- Signal molecule binding activates a G protein.
- G protein activates an enzyme, triggering a cellular response.
Transduction in Cytoplasm
- Example 1: Kinase Cascades: Kinase enzymes add phosphate groups, activating the next kinase in a cascade, amplifying the signal.
- Example 2: cAMP as a Second Messenger: G proteins activate adenylyl cyclase, producing cAMP which activates protein kinase A, initiating a cellular response.
- Example 3: Ca²⁺ and IP₃ as Second Messengers: Signal molecules trigger the production of IP₃, which releases Ca²⁺ from the endoplasmic reticulum. Ca²⁺ activates other proteins, initiating a response.
Intracellular Receptors
- Steroid hormones pass the cell membrane, bind cytoplasmic receptors, and then enter the nucleus to activate genes. This affects transcription.
Response in Nucleus
- Cell signalling can modify transcription factor activity to regulate gene expression (transcription up- or downregulated).
Response in Cytoplasm
- Cell signalling can modify the activity of enzymes.
- Amplification of signals is common via catalysis. One ligand molecule can lead to a large amplification of the cellular response.
Combinatorial Effects
- Signalling pathways can interact, leading to different responses in different cell types based on the combination of signals.
- Single direct responses
- Multiple responses via branched pathways
- Cross-talk between pathways
- Cell-type specificity of response
- Complexity of pathways
Summary of Lecture
- Signal transduction involves short and long distance pathways.
- Pathway properties include reception, transduction, and response.
- Reception utilizes diverse receptors like RTKs, GPCRs, and steroid hormone receptors.
- Transduction employs kinase cascades and second messengers.
- Responses occur in the nucleus (regulating gene expression) and in the cytoplasm (modifying enzyme activities).
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Explore the vital process of cellular signalling, which connects various stimuli to cellular responses. This quiz covers the stages of reception, transduction, and response, as well as different types of receptor proteins involved. Test your knowledge about the mechanisms that facilitate cell communication and their implications in biological processes.
