Signal transduction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010855",
  "term": "Signal transduction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which a cell converts an extracellular signal into an intracellular response. This involves a series of molecular events, often including phosphorylation cascades, that ultimately alter cell behavior or gene expression. Many hormones and neurotransmitters initiate their effects through specific signal transduction pathways.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 804 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/signal-transduction/"
}