NCIt synonyms : Signal Transduction Pathway; Signaling Pathways;
NCIt definition : An elaboration of the known or inferred interactions involved in a signal transduction
pathway.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Describes a group of molecules in a cell that work together to control
one or more cell functions, such as cell division or cell death. After the first molecule
in a pathway receives a signal, it activates another molecule. This process is repeated
until the last molecule is activated and the cell function involved is carried out.
Abnormal activation of signaling pathways can lead to cancer, and drugs are being
developed to block these pathways. This may help block cancer cell growth and kill
cancer cells.;