Distinct Cell-to-cell Communication Processes Controlled Differently (IMAGE)

Tohoku University

Distinct Cell-to-cell Communication Processes Controlled Differently

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Two distinct types of exosomes are released from epithelial cells. Apical exosomes contain an abundance of GPRC5C and CD63 (red box), whereas basolateral exosomes contain an abundance of CD9 and CD81 (blue box).

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Tohoku University

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