Cell Signalling

The notes contain information on: introduction to cell signalling (types of communication between cells), description of receptors (properties of receptors, examples with nicotinic ACh receptor), classification of hormones according to molecular nature, description of the pathway for insulin release, tyrosine kinase receptors, G-protein coupled receptors, steroid hormones and their biosynthesis.

These notes contain an introduction to the topic of cell signalling and more in detail description of some of the most important pathways in the cell and their receptors. The notes include: different types of signalling, generic receptor description, hormone classification, insulin biosynthesis and secretion, receptor Tyrosine kinase and pathway (MAPK, PI3K), receptor guanylyl cyclase, G protein-coupled receptors, JAK/STAT receptors, biosynthesis of steroid hormones, nuclear receptors and deat...