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Signaling pathway
Pronunciation
Definition 1
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 is carried out. Abnormal activation of signaling pathways can lead to cancer, and drugs are being developed to block these pathways. These drugs may help block cancer cell growth and kill cancer cells. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An elaboration of the known or inferred interactions involved in a signal transduction pathway. (NCI Thesaurus)
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