Tumor-derived exosomes confer antigen-specific immunosuppression in a murine delayed-type hypersensitivity model.

Exosomes are endosome-derived small membrane vesicles that are secreted by most cell types including tumor cells. Tumor-derived exosomes usually contain tumor antigens and have been used as a source of tumor antigens to stimulate anti-tumor immune responses. However, many reports also suggest that t...

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Main Authors: Chenjie Yang, Seon-Hee Kim, Nicole R Bianco, Paul D Robbins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3149056?pdf=render