signaling molecule
der Botenstoff, die Botenstoffe
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signaling molecule
A chemical substance in the body that transmits information between cells or organs. Hormones and neurotransmitters are examples of signaling molecules.
Das Hormon Insulin ist ein wichtiger Botenstoff im menschlichen Körper.
The hormone insulin is an important signaling molecule in the human body.
| gender | masculine der |
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| plural | die Botenstoffe |
| genitive | des Botenstoffs |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Botenstoff | die Botenstoffe |
| accusative | den Botenstoff | die Botenstoffe |
| dative | dem Botenstoff | den Botenstoffen |
| genitive | des Botenstoffs des Botenstoffes | der Botenstoffe |
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'Botenstoff' (signaling molecule) is made up of 'Bote' (messenger) and 'Stoff' (substance). The image helps with understanding the word: it refers to a substance that transmits information in the body.
Ein Botenstoff ist wie ein Bote: Er überbringt eine Nachricht von einer Zelle zur nächsten.
A signaling molecule is like a messenger: it carries a message from one cell to the next.
Common collocations include 'körpereigener Botenstoff' (the body's own signaling molecule), 'chemischer Botenstoff' (chemical signaling molecule), and 'Botenstoffe freisetzen' (to release signaling molecules). Verbs such as 'bilden' (to produce), 'ausschütten' (to secrete), and 'übertragen' (to transmit) are also often used with this word.
Bei Stress setzt der Körper verschiedene Botenstoffe frei.
When we are under stress, the body releases various signaling molecules.
'Botenstoff' (signaling molecule) is used especially in medical, biological, and popular science texts. The context often includes cells, organs, hormones, the nervous system, or the immune system.
Die Wirkung dieses Botenstoffs auf die Nervenzellen wird noch untersucht.
The effect of this signaling molecule on nerve cells is still being studied.
