| Literature DB >> 26667071 |
Ahmed Ibrahim1, Eduardo Marbán2.
Abstract
Exosomes are nanosized membrane particles that are secreted by cells that transmit information from cell to cell. The information within exosomes prominently includes their protein and RNA payloads. Exosomal microRNAs in particular can potently and fundamentally alter the transcriptome of recipient cells. Here we summarize what is known about exosome biogenesis, content, and transmission, with a focus on cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. We also highlight some of the questions currently under active investigation regarding these extracellular membrane vesicles and their potential in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.Entities:
Keywords: cardiovascular disease; extracellular vesicles; intracellular communication; microRNA; regenerative medicine; stem cells
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26667071 PMCID: PMC5425157 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-physiol-021115-104929
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Annu Rev Physiol ISSN: 0066-4278 Impact factor: 19.318