paracrine
Americanadjective
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In order to keep the response localized, paracrine ligand molecules are normally quickly degraded by enzymes or removed by neighboring cells.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Why are endocrine signals transmitted more slowly than paracrine signals?
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Groundbreaking research confirming in humans a major mechanism of paracrine and endocrine signaling.
From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2018
ATP and adenosine act locally as paracrine factors to stimulate the myogenic juxtaglomerular cells of the afferent arteriole to constrict, slowing blood flow and reducing GFR.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Tubuloglomerular feedback involves paracrine signaling at the JGA to cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation to maintain a steady rate of blood flow.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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