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Cascades involving enzymes that act one on another to relay molecular signals (hormone, growth factor) or physical signals (sensory stimuli) from a cell’s exterior to its intracellular response mechanisms.
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(2011). Signaling Cascades. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_5304
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