7 - Cell Cell Interactions Flashcards
chapter 8
What does ECM stand for?
extracellular matrix found in animals
What are integral proteins?
transmembrane proteins intracellular connection with actin - in they cytoskeleton binds with fironectins
Where would the ECM components be synthesized?
Rough ER
_______ bind with actin intracellurally and __________ fibers extracellularly
Integrins Fibronectin
ECM varies in the amount present based on what?
ECM varies upon which tissues - highly found in areas requiring structural support - skin & bones
Cartilage secretes what?
collagen
What is a tight junction?
The proteins that stitch cells together, like quilting
Which ECM does leaky gut syndrome affect?
it breaks tight junctions
What is the adhesion protein that rivets the cells together called?
desmosomes
What are the three characteristics of a desmosome?
- contains cadherin proteins - trans membrane protein that binds it
- only binds to the same kind of cadherin
- intracellularly binds to intermediate filaments
___________ channels are between animals cells and allow for communication and exchange of ions
Gap Junctions
What are the gaps between plant cells that allow for passage of ions and small molecules
plamodesmata
Where in the body do you find a prevalence of gap junctions?
in the heart tissue
Define gap junctions
they are the connection between adjacent calls specialized as protein channels, allow H20, a-a sugar and nucleotides to move
list the three main forms of communication between cells
1 - paracrine - localized chemical signals 2 - nerves - neurotransmitters 3- hormones & growth factors
Why do only some cells react to cellular communication?
signal receptors are specific and determine the response
briefly describe how lipid soluble signal transduction works this may be incorrect - standby
hormonal -> lipid soluble interacts directly inter-cellularly through direct signaling processing
The bacteria vibrio cholera permanently turns on a G protein resulting in the activation a pumps that secrete Na +, Cl-, K+ and other ions. What are the implications of this?
the cell is loosing hydrophilic ions which would draw out H20 from the body and encourage elimination
briefly describe how lipid insoluble signal processing works
- cannot x mb Reception
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Reception:
- binds @ mb surface
- changes shape reception site
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Processing:
- signal transduced from one form to another, eg G protein linked
- Amplifies = 2nd messanger turns on pumps, genes
What is signal amplification?
name the major types
how a small message can turn on a huge response
intracellularly
2 types: enzyme linked & G Proteins
name the two general actions of signal transduction
- reception
- processing
Great question for the final: describe the process of either G protein related cell to cell interaction, or communication via enzyme linked receptors
know how to do this