SnapShot: Extracellular Vesicles.

Cocozza, Federico; Grisard, Eleonora; Martin-Jaular, Lorena; Mathieu, Mathilde; Théry, Clotilde · Cell · 2020

review · Level V

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Abstract

Cells release a variety of extracellular vesicles (EVs; including exosomes, microvesicles, and many others) into their environment. EVs can bud in endosomes or directly at the plasma membrane, carrying a selection of components from the cell and displaying various functional properties. Different techniques can be used to separate EV subtypes and EVs from co-isolated components, resulting in preparations of different abundance and purity.

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