Analysis of the signal transduction pathway of recently discovered bioactive peptides. KU Leuven
Cells in the body communicate with one another via chemicals that are released by one cell and can be sensed by other cells. The largest class of chemical messengers are peptides, i.e. small pieces of protein. Over100 different peptides are already known to act as cell messengers in humans. When a messenger encounters a sensitive cell, it is recognized by specific structures on the surface of that cell, which are called receptors. Binding of a ...