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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  5. peptides
  6. intracellular signaling peptides and proteins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  5. peptides
  6. intracellular signaling peptides and proteins

Preferred term

intracellular signaling peptides and proteins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Proteins and peptides that are involved in signal transduction within the cell. Included here are peptides and proteins that regulate the activity of transcription factors and cellular processes in response to signals from cell surface receptors. Intracellular signaling peptide and proteins may be part of an enzymatic signaling cascade or act through binding to and modifying the action of other signaling factors.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • intracellular signaling peptides
  • intracellular signaling proteins

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/217155

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