Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Therapeutic Messengers in Cancer Management.

ABSTRACT: A deeper understanding of the communication mechanisms of tumor cells in a tumor microenvironment can improve the development of new therapeutic solutions, leading to a more personalized approach. Recently, the field of extracellular vesicles (EVs) has drawn attention due to their key role in intercellular communication. EVs are nano-sized lipid bilayer vesicles that are secreted by all types of cells and can function as intermediators of intercellular communication with the ability to transfer different cargo (proteins, nucleic acids, sugar…) types among cells. This role of EVs is essential in a cancer context as it can affect tumor promotion and progression and contribute to the pre-metastatic niche establishment. Therefore, scientists from basic, translational, and clinical research are

SUBMITTER: Almeida C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10215130 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature