Juxtacrine
This form of cell signalling involves direct cell-cell contact. It relies upon membrane bound signal molecules and receptor proteins transferring, there is therefore no secreted molecules[1]. Examples of molecules transferred includes growth hormones and cytokines.
References
- ↑ University of Kent. Study guide - Cellular communication. [No date]. [cited 6/12/17]. Available from: https://moodle.kent.ac.uk/external/mod/book/view.php?id=2396&chapterid=78