Extracellular vesicles transfer a variety of cellular components between cells — including proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. There is now evidence indicating that these cargoes, in particular RNAs, can affect the function of recipient cells. Extracellular vesicles are now being actively tested as biomarkers and delivery vehicles for therapeutic agents.
- Killian O’Brien
- Koen Breyne
- Xandra O. Breakefield