Preferred Term:
paracrine signaling
Definition:
Cellular signaling in which a factor secreted by a cell affects other cells in the local environment. This term is often used to denote the action of intercellular signaling peptides and proteins on surrounding cells.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/261291
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