Chapter 3. Structure and Function of Signal Pathways

  1. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Krauss

Published Online: 11 MAY 2004

DOI: 10.1002/3527601864.ch3

Book Title

Biochemistry of Signal Transduction and Regulation, Third Edition

Biochemistry of Signal Transduction and Regulation, Third Edition

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How to Cite

Krauss, G. (2004) Structure and Function of Signal Pathways, in Biochemistry of Signal Transduction and Regulation, Third Edition, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, FRG. doi: 10.1002/3527601864.ch3

Author Information

  1. Laboratorium für Biochemie, Universität Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 MAY 2004
  2. Published Print: 7 AUG 2003

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527305919

Online ISBN: 9783527601868

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Keywords:

  • signal pathways;
  • intercellular communication;
  • signal transduction;
  • extracellular signaling;
  • hormone receptors;
  • signal amplification

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • General Function of Signal Pathways

  • Structure of Signaling Pathways

    • The Mechanisms of Intercellular Communication

    • Principles of Intracellular Signal Transduction

    • Components of Intracellular Signal Transduction

    • Coupling of Proteins in Signaling Chains

  • Extracellular Signaling Molecules

    • The Chemical Nature of Hormones

    • Hormone Analogs: Agonists and Antagonists

    • Endocrine, Paracrine and Autocrine Signaling

    • Direct Modification of Protein by Signaling Molecules

  • Hormone Receptors

    • Recognition of Hormones by Receptors

    • The Interaction between Hormone and Receptor

  • Signal Amplification

  • Regulation of Inter- and Intracellular Signaling

  • Membrane Anchoring and Signal Transduction

    • Myristoylation

    • Palmitoylation

    • Farnesylation and Geranylation

    • The Glycosyl-Phosphatidyl-Inositol Anchor (GPI Anchor)

    • The Switch Function of Lipid Anchors

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