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Measuring Cell-Edge Protrusion Dynamics during Spreading using Live-Cell Microscopy
Published on: November 1, 2021
The migrasome, an organelle for cell-cell communication
Dong Jiang1, Jinzhao He1, Li Yu1
1State Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Tsinghua University-Peking University Joint Center for Life Sciences, Beijing Frontier Research Center for Biological Structure, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.
Abstract:
Migrasomes, newly identified extracellular organelles produced by migrating cells, are observed widely across both in vivo and in vitro studies. These organelles, rich in signaling and bioactive molecules, are pivotal in a range of physiological functions. This opinion summarizes current understanding of migrasomes, highlighting their importance as a versatile mechanism for cell-cell communication. Furthermore, it examines their roles in health and disease and potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications, and addresses the emerging challenges and open questions in this developing field.
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