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Exosome/microvesicle-mediated epigenetic reprogramming of cells

Giovanni Camussi, Maria-Chiara Deregibus, Stefania Bruno

    American Journal of Cancer Research
    |October 5, 2011
    PubMed
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    Microvesicles (MVs) are released by cells and carry genetic material. Tumor-derived MVs are linked to cancer progression and offer potential diagnostic markers.

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