Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (Jul 2021)

The Biogenesis, Biological Functions, and Applications of Macrophage-Derived Exosomes

  • Xiaoxiao Shan,
  • Xiaoxiao Shan,
  • Xiaoxiao Shan,
  • Caiyun Zhang,
  • Caiyun Zhang,
  • Caiyun Zhang,
  • Chutian Mai,
  • Xuerui Hu,
  • Xuerui Hu,
  • Xuerui Hu,
  • Nuo Cheng,
  • Nuo Cheng,
  • Nuo Cheng,
  • Weidong Chen,
  • Weidong Chen,
  • Weidong Chen,
  • Daiyin Peng,
  • Daiyin Peng,
  • Lei Wang,
  • Lei Wang,
  • Lei Wang,
  • Zhaojie Ji,
  • Zhaojie Ji,
  • Ying Xie

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2021.715461
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8

Abstract

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Macrophage-derived exosomes have been implicated on the modulation of inflammatory processes. Recent studies have shown that macrophage-derived exosomes contribute to the progression of many diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes and heart failure. This review describes the biogenesis of macrophage-derived exosomes and their biological functions in different diseases. In addition, the challenges facing the use of macrophage-derived exosomes as delivery tools for drugs, genes, and proteins in clinical applications are described. The application of macrophage-derived exosomes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases is also discussed.

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