Journal
BIOLOGY DIRECT
Volume 17, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s13062-022-00321-1
Keywords
Migrasome; Cell migration; Communication; Signalling; Extracellular vesicles
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- Fondazione AIRC [IG-2017 19826]
- MIUR
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This article provides a brief description of migrasome biogenesis and function, discussing their role in cell-to-cell communication and proposing potential new functions for these vesicles.
Migrasomes, released by migrating cells, belong to the heterogeneous world of extracellular vesicles (EVs). However, they can be distinguished from all other members of EVs by their size, biorigin and protein cargo. As far as we know, they can play important roles in various communication processes, by mediating the release of signals, such as mRNAs, proteins or damaged mitochondria. To extend and better understand the functional roles and importance of migrasomes, it is first essential to well understand the basic molecular mechanisms behind their formation and function. Herein, we endeavor to provide a brief and up-to-date description of migrasome biogenesis, release, characterization, biological properties and functional activities in cell-to-cell communication, and we will discuss and propose putative new functions for these vesicles.
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