‘Small talk’ in the innate immune system via RNA-containing Extracellular Vesicles

A newly uncovered means of communication between cells involves intercellular transfer of nano-sized Extracellular Vesicles (EV), composed of lipids, proteins, and genetic material. EV released by cells of the immune system can play a regulatory role in the induction and suppression of immune respon...

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Main Authors: Susanne evan der Grein, Esther eNolte-'t Hoen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2014.00542/full