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

Tohoku University

Distinct Cell-to-cell Communication Processes Controlled Differently

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Secretion of exosomes and their role in cell-to-cell communication. Intraluminal vesicles within the MVB (green circles) are released as exosomes to the extracellular space, and the released exosomes affect surrounding cells.

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