paracrine

/ˌpɛrəˈkrɪn/
adjective
  1. Relating to a type of cell signaling where a cell releases a substance that affects nearby cells.
    • The scientist studied paracrine factors that influence muscle growth.
    • Hormones can act in a paracrine manner on neighboring cells.
    • Paracrine signaling is important for wound healing and tissue repair.
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