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The biology , function , and biomedical applications of exosomes
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Clinical uses of cellular communication: Exosomes are a type of extracellular vesicle that contain constituents (protein, DNA, and RNA) of the cells that secrete them. They are taken up by distant cells, where they can affect cell function and behavior. Intercellular communication through exosomes seems to be involved in the pathogenesis of various disorders, including cancer, neurodegeneration, and inflammatory diseases. In a Review, Kalluri and LeBleu discuss the biogenesis and function of exosomes in disease, highlighting areas where more research is needed. They also discuss the potential clinical applications of exosome profiling for diagnostics and exosome-mediated delivery of therapeutics to target disease cells. Science , this issue p. eaau6977
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“There are three major categories of EVs, namely exosomes, microvesicles, and apoptotic bodies, which are classified based on their biogenesis mechanism [39, 40].”
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“In many prior research into EVs, EVs have been conventionally classified into three main categories: exosomes, microvesicles, and apoptotic bodies based on their biogenesis mechanism [39, 40].”
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“Among the key proteins found in sEVs are tetraspanins (CD63, CD9, and CD81), membrane trafficking proteins (RAB proteins and annexins), and proteins involved in MVBs formation (ALIX, TSG101, and clathrin) [40].”
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“The enclosure of the molecular components in EVs is mainly mediated by the Endosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transport (ESCRT)-dependent and ESCRT-independent pathways [40].”
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“Exosomes are, among them, endosomal-derived and are 10–150 nm in diameter [12,13].”
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“The content and function of EVs can differ significantly depending on their cell of origin, reflecting the cellular context and state, especially under disease conditions [40, 142].”
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“Exosomes are naturally occurring nanovesicles that facilitate intercellular communication via paracrine or other signaling pathways [12].”
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“In the model we found massive expression of CD63, a marker of EVs [12,13], inside and also outside of various cells, including macrophages, myofibroblasts and mesothelial cells.”
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“EVs also play a key role in maintaining tissue homeostasis (Kalluri and LeBleu, 2020, Lee and Schmitt, 2019, van Niel et al., 2018)”
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“Exosomes are a key component of intercellular signaling networks, transporting polypeptides, metabolic products, and nucleic acids between both adjacent and remote cells [204].”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Kalluri, R., & LeBleu, V. S.
- Affiliations
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (US)
- Corresponding author
- Kalluri, Raghu
- Venue
- Science
- Published
- 2020-02-07
- Volume
- 367
- Issue
- 6478
- ISSN
- 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
- 1095-9203
- PMC
- PMC7717626
- OpenAlex
- W3005104290
- Cited by
- 10,770
- References
- 244
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1781 · 2025: 2238 · 2024: 2222 · 2023: 1766 · 2022: 1430 · 2021: 996 · 2020: 328
- FWCI
- 108.46
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- green
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Locations
- Science (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
- Funders
- National Cancer Institute (CA213233, CA195733, CA231465)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Extracellular vesicles in disease
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Cellular transport and secretion
- Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
- Keywords
- exosomes, extracellular vesicles, exosome biogenesis, endosomes, intercellular communication, biomarkers, liquid biopsy, exosome therapy, disease diagnosis
- MeSH terms
- Animals, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cell Communication, Humans, Infections, Metabolic Diseases, Neoplasms, Reproduction, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Exosomes
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