Application potential of stem/progenitor cell-derived extracellular vesicles in renal diseases
Abstract Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanometer-sized and membrane-bound vesicles, including exosomes and microvesicles. EVs can deliver bioactive macromolecules such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, allowing intercellular communication in multicellular organisms. EVs are secreted by all...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-018-1097-5 |