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    GlossarySignal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 1 (STAT1)

    protein involved in transmitting signals to activate specific genes

    Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 1 (STAT1) is a protein that plays a crucial role in cellular responses to various stimuli, such as cytokines and growth factors. It helps transmit signals from the cell surface to the nucleus, where it activates specific genes involved in immune responses, cell growth, and apoptosis.

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