How Cells Communicate

Victor Healey

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

Sinossi

How Cells Communicate explores the vital processes that enable the trillions of cells in our bodies to coordinate, impacting everything from health to disease. This book examines how cells use diverse signals, such as hormones and neurotransmitters, to interact, shedding light on the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways crucial for various physiological functions, and how disruptions in these networks contribute to diseases like cancer and diabetes.

 
One intriguing fact is how receptor-ligand interactions play a pivotal role in drug development, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of cell communication studies. The book uniquely emphasizes the interconnectedness of signaling pathways, presenting them not as isolated events but as a dynamic network vital for maintaining homeostasis. Beginning with the basics of cell communication, including ligands and receptors, it progresses through specific examples like endocrine and synaptic signaling.

 
Later chapters delve into the roles of key pathways, such as MAPK and PI3K/Akt, in regulating cell growth and explore the impact of disrupted communication in various diseases, culminating in a discussion of therapeutic targeting of these pathways. This approach offers a comprehensive overview of the field, making it valuable for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the inner workings of the human body.

Disponibile da: 12/02/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 76 pagine.

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