The Contribution of Tumor Derived Exosomes to Cancer Cachexia

Cancer cachexia is defined as unintentional weight loss secondary to neoplasia and is associated with poor prognosis and outcomes. Cancer cachexia associated weight loss affects both lean tissue (i.e., skeletal muscle) and adipose tissue. Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that originate from multi...

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Main Authors: Christopher R. Pitzer, Hector G. Paez, Stephen E. Alway
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/2/292