The cell cycle is a series of phases that a cell undergoes to grow and divide, ensuring genetic material is accurately replicated and distributed to daughter cells. It is crucial for development, tissue repair, and maintaining cellular function, and its dysregulation can lead to diseases such as cancer.
Signal transduction is the process by which a cell converts an extracellular signal into a functional response, involving a series of molecular events typically initiated by the binding of a signaling molecule to a receptor. This process is crucial for cells to respond to their environment, regulate cellular activities, and maintain homeostasis.
A bioluminescent donor is a biological entity or molecule that emits light through biochemical reactions, typically involving luciferase enzymes and a substrate like luciferin, serving as a tool in various scientific applications such as imaging and biosensing. This phenomenon is harnessed to study cellular processes, monitor gene expression, and track biological pathways in real-time with high sensitivity and specificity.