Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10800738 Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects 2012 9 Pages PDF
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► Exosomes are microvesicles containing nucleic acid and protein, secreted by all cells. ► Exosomes are found in abundance in all body fluids including blood, saliva, urine. ► Exosomes most intriguing role is intercellular communication. ► We describe exosomes composition, functions, and pathways. ► We discuss exosomes potential for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
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Exosomes: Current knowledge of their composition, biological functions, and diagnostic and therapeutic potentials
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