Mechanisms associated with biogenesis of exosomes in cancer
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Kathleen M. McAndrews; Raghu Kalluri
- Source
- Molecular Cancer, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2019)
- Subject
- Exosomes
Biogenesis
Cancer
Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
RC254-282
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1476-4598
96587849
Abstract Intercellular communication between cellular compartments within the tumor and at distant sites is critical for the development and progression of cancer. Exosomes have emerged as potential regulators of intracellular communication in cancer. Exosomes are nanovesicles released by cells that contain biomolecules and are exchanged between cells. Exchange of exosomes between cells has been implicated in a number of processes critical for tumor progression and consequently altering exosome release is an attractive therapeutic target. Here, we review current understanding as well as gaps in knowledge regarding regulators of exosome release in cancer.