Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cell Activation

Cell activation refers to the process by which cells respond to external stimuli by undergoing changes in their physiology, morphology, and/or gene expression. It is an important process that is necessary for normal cell growth and development, and enables the body to mount an immune response to external threats. Ce…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 38× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cell activation refers to the process by which cells respond to external stimuli by undergoing changes in their physiology, morphology, and/or gene expression. It is an important process that is necessary for normal cell growth and development, and enables the body to mount an immune response to external threats. Cell activation is also involved in many cellular signaling pathways, including those responsible for cell differentiation and cell-cell communication. Additionally, cell activation plays an important role in disease progression and is implicated in conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding this process can help researchers develop more effective therapies for these conditions.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 38 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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