Perspective Chapter: Exosomes – The Surreptitious Intercellular Messengers in the Body
Exosomes are secret intercellular messengers in the body, carrying crucial information from different organs. Different cargos can be packaged in exosomes including DNA, RNA, and proteins. The type of exosomal cargo can vary according to the tissue type, its pathophysiological state, and circadian r...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/86673 |
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| Sumario: | Exosomes are secret intercellular messengers in the body, carrying crucial information from different organs. Different cargos can be packaged in exosomes including DNA, RNA, and proteins. The type of exosomal cargo can vary according to the tissue type, its pathophysiological state, and circadian rhythm. Therefore, exosomes have an immense potential to be utilized for diagnostic purposes if the conundrum of their cargo can be understood. Recent advances in exosome isolation and characterization have made it possible to define disease-specific cargo carried by these tiny messengers. We attempt to highlight disease-relevant exosomal cargos for diagnostic purposes. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83768-949-1 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.110779 |