Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The definition of the following terms:

a. Insulin-like growth factor

b. Interferon

c. Interleukin

d. Hormone response element

e. Histocompatibility antigen

Introduction:

Cell signaling or signal transduction in multicellular organisms is carried out by protein molecules. The cellular signals are transmitted from the exterior of the cell to the interior of the cell. During this transmission and cascade of reactions, initiated by the binding of signals, various proteins are involved.

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