Chapter 6. Signal Transduction

  1. Dr. E. Klipp,
  2. Dr. R. Herwig,
  3. Dr. A. Kowald,
  4. C. Wierling,
  5. Prof. Dr. H. Lehrach

Published Online: 11 MAY 2005

DOI: 10.1002/3527603603.ch6

Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application

Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application

How to Cite

Klipp, E., Herwig, R., Kowald, A., Wierling, C. and Lehrach, H. (2005) Signal Transduction, in Systems Biology in Practice: Concepts, Implementation and Application, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, FRG. doi: 10.1002/3527603603.ch6

Author Information

  1. MPI für Molekulare Genetik, Ihnestraße 73, 14195 Berlin, Germany

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 MAY 2005
  2. Published Print: 17 FEB 2005

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527310784

Online ISBN: 9783527603602

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Keywords:

  • signal transduction;
  • signaling;
  • function and structure of intra- and intercellular communication;
  • receptor-ligand interactions;
  • structural components of signaling pathways

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Function and Structure of Intra- and Intercellular Communication

  • Receptor-Ligand Interactions

  • Structural Components of Signaling Pathways

    • G Proteins

    • Ras Proteins

    • Phosphorelay Systems

    • MAP Kinase Cascades

    • Jak-Stat Pathways

  • Signaling: Dynamic and Regulatory Features

    • Simple Motifs

    • Adaptation Motif

    • Negative Feedback

    • Quantitative Measures for Properties of Signaling Pathways