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Juxtacrine Signaling

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Juxtacrine signaling is a type of cell communication that involves direct contact between the signaling and responding cells. This means that the cells must be touching each other for the signal to be passed.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Cell Communication

Unit 4

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