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The role of exosomes on colorectal cancer: A review
Author(s) -
RuizLópez Lidia,
Blancas Isabel,
Garrido José M,
MutSalud Nuria,
MoyaJódar Marta,
Osuna Antonio,
RodríguezSerrano Fernando
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1111/jgh.14049
Subject(s) - microvesicles , colorectal cancer , medicine , metastasis , carcinogenesis , cancer research , cancer , tumor progression , microrna , pathological , immunology , bioinformatics , biology , pathology , genetics , gene
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.