Migrasome: a new functional extracellular vesicle

Abstract Migrasome is a novel cellular organelle produced during cell migration, and its biogenesis depends on the migration process. It is generated in a variety of cells such as immune cells, metastatic tumor cells, other special functional cells like podocytes and cells in developing organisms. I...

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Main Authors: Xide Zhang, Liuhuan Yao, Yuanyuan Meng, Bailong Li, Yanyong Yang, Fu Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2023-10-01
Series:Cell Death Discovery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41420-023-01673-x
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Summary:Abstract Migrasome is a novel cellular organelle produced during cell migration, and its biogenesis depends on the migration process. It is generated in a variety of cells such as immune cells, metastatic tumor cells, other special functional cells like podocytes and cells in developing organisms. It plays important roles in various fields especially in the information exchange between cells. The discovery of migrasome, as an important supplement to the extracellular vesicle system, provides new mechanisms and targets for comprehending various biological or pathological processes. In this article, we will review the discovery, structure, distribution, detection, biogenesis, and removal of migrasomes and mainly focus on summarizing its biological functions in cell-to-cell communication, homeostatic maintenance, embryonic development and multiple diseases. This review also creates prospects for the possible research directions and clinical applications of migrasomes in the future.
ISSN:2058-7716