endocrine signaling

Term ID

GO:0038002

Synonyms

• endocrine signalling

Definition

The transfer of information from one cell to another, where an endocrine hormone is transported from the signal-producing cell to the receiving cell via the circulatory system (via blood, lymph or cerebrospinal fluid). The signaling cell and the receiving cell are often distant to each other. (2)

References

Ontology

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