Our bodies are like bustling cities of cells, always chatting and working together. They don’t just send long-distance messages to organs—they also gossip locally, getting nearby cells to spring into action. Juxtacrine communication is like a handshake—cells have to be up close and personal to pass the message along! This direct-contact signaling happens when one cell’s surface proteins interact with another’s, triggering a response. Meanwhile, paracrine communication is more like sending a quick text to a neighbor. Instead of direct contact, a cell releases chemical signals to nearby cells, influencing their behavior without ever touching them. No matter the method, cells are always in sync, keeping our bodies running smoothly!

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• Paracrine Communication 
• Recently found exosomes
• Cell to cell contact-dependent communication (Juxtacrine signaling) 
• Tunneling microtubes
• Conclusions

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