paracrine signaling

Term ID

GO:0038001

Synonyms

• paracrine signalling

Definition

The transfer of information from one cell to another, where the signal travels from the signal-producing cell to the receiving cell by passive diffusion or bulk flow in intercellular fluid. The signaling cell and the receiving cell are usually in the vicinity of each other. 3527303782

References

Ontology

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