Exosome Biogenesis, Regulation, and Function in Viral Infection

Exosomes are extracellular vesicles released upon fusion of multivesicular bodies(MVBs) with the cellular plasma membrane. They originate as intraluminal vesicles (ILVs) duringthe process of MVB formation. Exosomes were shown to contain selectively sorted functionalproteins, lipids, and RNAs, mediat...

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Main Authors: Marta Alenquer, Maria João Amorim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/7/9/2862