[PDF][PDF] Extracellular vesicles: Critical players during cell migration

BH Sung, CA Parent, AM Weaver - Developmental cell, 2021 - cell.com
BH Sung, CA Parent, AM Weaver
Developmental cell, 2021cell.com
Cell migration is essential for the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms,
contributing to embryogenesis, wound healing, immune response, and other critical
processes. It is also involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases, including immune
deficiency disorders and cancer metastasis. Recently, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have
been shown to play important roles in cell migration. Here, we review recent studies
describing the functions of EVs in multiple aspects of cell motility, including directional …
Summary
Cell migration is essential for the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms, contributing to embryogenesis, wound healing, immune response, and other critical processes. It is also involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases, including immune deficiency disorders and cancer metastasis. Recently, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been shown to play important roles in cell migration. Here, we review recent studies describing the functions of EVs in multiple aspects of cell motility, including directional sensing, cell adhesion, extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, and leader-follower behavior. We also discuss the role of EVs in migration during development and disease and the utility of imaging tools for studying the role of EVs in cell migration.
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