MicroRNA and protein profiling of brain metastasis competent cell-derived exosomes.

Exosomes are small membrane vesicles released by most cell types including tumor cells. The intercellular exchange of proteins and genetic material via exosomes is a potentially effective approach for cell-to-cell communication and it may perform multiple functions aiding to tumor survival and metas...

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Main Authors: Laura Camacho, Paola Guerrero, Dario Marchetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3774795?pdf=render