Circulating Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarkers and Drug Delivery Vehicles in Cardiovascular Diseases
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are composed of a lipid bilayer containing transmembrane and soluble proteins. Subtypes of EVs include ectosomes (microparticles/microvesicles), exosomes, and apoptotic bodies that can be released by various tissues into biological fluids. EV cargo can modulate physiolog...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/3/388 |