HealthAugust 16, 2026

paracrine

PAR-uh-kryn

Definition

A type of cellular signaling in which a cell produces a signal to induce changes in nearby cells, altering the behavior of those cells.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'para' (beside or near) and 'krinein' (to separate or secrete), referring to the secretion of substances that act on adjacent cells.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how stem cells (MSCs) potentially influence wound healing by sending biological signals to neighboring cells to reduce inflammation and promote tissue repair.

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