The role of exosomes on colorectal cancer: A review. Issue 4 (19th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ruiz‐López, Lidia; Blancas, Isabel; Garrido, José M; Mut‐Salud, Nuria; Moya‐Jódar, Marta; Osuna, Antonio; Rodríguez‐Serrano, Fernando
• Is Part Of: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology. Volume 33:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 792
• Page End: 799
• Publication Date: 2018-02-19
• Subjects: biomarkers -- colorectal cancer -- exosomes -- intercellular communication -- oncogenic transformation; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Liver -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Liver Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1111/jgh.14049
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0815-9319

Abstract

Abstract: Exosomes are extracellular microvesicles released from cells, which are involved in many biological and pathological processes, mainly because of their role in intercellular communication. Exosomes derived from colorectal cancer (CRC) cells are related to oncogenesis, tumor cell survival, chemo‐resistance, and metastasis. The role of the exosomes in these processes involves the transfer of proteins, RNAs, or mutant versions of proto‐oncogenes to the target cells. In recent years, great efforts have been made to identify useful biomarkers in CRC exosomes for diagnosis, prediction of prognosis, and treatment response. This review focuses on recent studies on CRC exosomes, considering isolation, cargo, biomarkers, and the effects of exosomes on the development and progression of CRC, including resistance to antitumor therapy.