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Acrasin

Noun: A chemical substance produced by certain types of cells which acts as a signaling molecule to initiate the aggregation of cells in social amoebas.

Sample Sentences:

• The acrasin released by the cells attracted nearby individual amoebas, resulting in their aggregation into a multicellular structure.
• Researchers have been studying the behavior and function of acrasin in social amoebas to understand the mechanisms of cell communication.

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