| Utility
of second messengers |
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| • | lengthening
of signal |
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| • | amplification
of signal |
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| • | divergence
to several targets |
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| • | convergence
to single target |
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| • | spatial
spreading of signal |
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| • | regulation
of gene transcription |
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