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Exosomes in immunoregulation of chronic lung diseases
Author(s) -
Hough K. P.,
Chanda D.,
Duncan S. R.,
Thannickal V. J.,
Deshane J. S.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.363
H-Index - 173
eISSN - 1398-9995
pISSN - 0105-4538
DOI - 10.1111/all.13086
Subject(s) - microvesicles , immune system , lung , immunology , cystic fibrosis , medicine , antigen presentation , pulmonary fibrosis , antigen , asthma , intracellular , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , microrna , t cell , gene , biochemistry
Exosomes are nano‐sized, membrane‐bound vesicles released from cells that transport cargo including DNA , RNA , and proteins, between cells as a form of intercellular communication. In addition to their role in intercellular communication, exosomes are beginning to be appreciated as agents of immunoregulation that can modulate antigen presentation, immune activation, suppression, and surveillance. This article summarizes how these multifaceted functions of exosomes may promote development and/or progression of chronic inflammatory lung diseases including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and pulmonary fibrosis. The potential of exosomes as a novel therapeutic is also discussed.