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Purification and microRNA Profiling of Exosomes Derived from Blood and Culture Media
Published on: June 14, 2013
[Research progress on the molecular regulatory mechanism of exosome biogenesis]
1Department of Emergency, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan, China. Duan Haizhen is working on the Department of Emergency, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou, China. Corresponding author: Cao Yu,
Abstract:
Exosomes are small vesicles with a diameter of about 40-160 nm actively secreted by cells. They participate in a variety of pathophysiological processes and are closely related to the occurrence and development of diseases. As a newly carrier of intercellular communication and circulating biomarkers of disease diagnosis and prognosis, exosomes have attracted great attention for their potential clinical applications. However, many aspects such as exosome biogenesis, targeted transport, and mechanism of action are still unclear. This paper focuses on the exosome biogenesis, summarizes the exosome biogenesis pathways, and describes relevant molecular modulation mechanisms of importance. And this review provides a theoretical basis for disease treatment based on regulating exosome production.
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