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Signaling Pathway

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An elaboration of the known or inferred interactions involved in a signal transduction pathway. [ ]

Term info

Label

Signaling Pathway

Synonyms
  • Signal Transduction Pathway
  • Signaling Pathway
  • signaling pathway
ALT DEFINITION

Describes a group of molecules in a cell that work together to control one or more cell functions, such as cell division or cell death. After the first molecule in a pathway receives a signal, it activates another molecule. This process is repeated until the last molecule is activated and the cell function involved is carried out. Abnormal activation of signaling pathways can lead to cancer, and drugs are being developed to block these pathways. This may help block cancer cell growth and kill cancer cells.

Legacy Concept Name

Signaling_Pathways

Preferred Name

Signaling Pathway

Semantic Type

Cell Function

UMLS CUI

C0037080

code

C17132

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