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Tumour‑derived exosomes and their emerging roles in leukaemia (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Lei Chen
    • Ting Xie
    • Bing Wei
    • Da-Lin Di
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  • Published online on: February 6, 2023     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.11825
  • Article Number: 126
  • Copyright: © Chen et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Exosomes are small vesicles with a diameter of ~40‑100 nm that are secreted by the majority of endogenous cells under normal and pathological conditions. They contain abundant proteins, lipids, microRNAs, and biomolecules such as signal transduction molecules, adhesion factors and cytoskeletal proteins, and play an important role in exchanging materials and transmitting information between cells. Recent studies have shown that exosomes are involved in the pathophysiology of leukaemia by affecting the bone marrow microenvironment, apoptosis, tumour angiogenesis, immune escape and chemotherapy resistance. Furthermore, exosomes are potential biomarkers and drug carriers for leukaemia, impacting the diagnosis and treatment of leukaemia. The present study describes the biogenesis and general characteristics of exosomes, and then highlight the emerging roles of exosomes in different types of leukaemia. Finally, the value of clinical application of exosomes as biomarkers and drug carriers is discussed with the aim to provide novel strategies for the treatment of leukaemia.
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Chen L, Xie T, Wei B and Di D: Tumour‑derived exosomes and their emerging roles in leukaemia (Review). Exp Ther Med 25: 126, 2023
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Chen, L., Xie, T., Wei, B., & Di, D. (2023). Tumour‑derived exosomes and their emerging roles in leukaemia (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 25, 126. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.11825
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Chen, L., Xie, T., Wei, B., Di, D."Tumour‑derived exosomes and their emerging roles in leukaemia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 25.3 (2023): 126.
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Chen, L., Xie, T., Wei, B., Di, D."Tumour‑derived exosomes and their emerging roles in leukaemia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 25, no. 3 (2023): 126. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.11825