Cell signaling, also known as signal transduction, is a mechanism by which communication is transmitted through a signaling cascade to effector molecules that generate an appropriate response. Cell signaling is mainly categorized into four types: endocrine; paracrine; autocrine; and juxtacrine signaling. The signal transduction mechanism is carried out by several pathways that plays substantial role in communication between cells. Moreover, cell signaling is very important in several cellular functionality such as cell differentiation; cell fate determination; and cell growth.

Vendors who fall into this category receive high scores for most of the evaluation criteria. They have a strong and established product portfolio and a very strong market presence. They provide mature, innovative, and reputable cell signaling research products.

The players considered as dynamic are established vendors with very strong business strategies. However, they provide limited offerings and are less innovative. They focus on a specific type of technology related to the product.

Innovators are vendors that have demonstrated substantial product innovations as compared to their competitors. They have a strong product portfolio; however, do not have a strong business strategy for their overall business.

They are vendors with niche product offerings and are expected to gain a significant position in the market. They do not have developed business strategies as compared to other established vendors. In addition, they might be new entrants in the market and require some time before gaining traction in the market.

Research is an important application segment in the cell signaling industry and has witnessed significant growth in recent years owing to the increasing incidence of chronic diseases, technological advancements in cell biology instruments, and increase in the cell-based research activities across the globe. The rising number of patients suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurological conditions has led to an increase in cell signaling-based research across the globe.