Focus on exosomes: novel pathogenic components of leukemia

Chao Yang1, Huan Yang1, Jia Liu1

  • 1Medical Center of Hematology, The Xinqiao Hospital of Army Medical University Chongqing, China.

Summary

Exosomes, small vesicles involved in cell communication, play a role in leukemia progression, influencing drug resistance and immune escape. Further research into exosome function could lead to new leukemia treatments.

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