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GO: Biological Process
cell-cell signaling
- Term ID
- GO:0007267
- Synonyms
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- cell-cell signalling
- Definition
- Any process that mediates the transfer of information from one cell to another. This process includes signal transduction in the receiving cell and, where applicable, release of a ligand and any processes that actively facilitate its transport and presentation to the receiving cell. Examples include signaling via soluble ligands, via cell adhesion molecules and via gap junctions.
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- Ontology
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