Why is Signal Transduction Important in Toxicology?
Understanding how toxicants affect signal transduction pathways can reveal the mechanisms underlying their toxic effects. Many toxicants exert their harmful effects by disrupting normal signal transduction processes. For instance, some chemicals may mimic or block natural ligands, leading to inappropriate activation or inhibition of signaling pathways, which can result in cellular dysfunction, apoptosis, or uncontrolled cell proliferation.
