Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesNarrative ReviewEurope PMC

The Multiple Roles of Exosomes in Metastasis

Weidle UH., Birzele F., Kollmorgen G., Rüger R.

Narrative Review, published in Cancer Genomics Proteomics (2017) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

  • Level A · Stronger Clinical Evidence
  • Level B · Emerging clinical evidence with positive signals
  • Level C · Early human research exploring benefits
  • Level D · Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studies
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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Cancer Genomics Proteomics (2017)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
28031234
PMCID
PMC5267497
DOI
10.21873/cgp.20015
Citations
132

Abstract (original English)

Exosomes are important contributors to cell-cell communication and their role as diagnostic markers for cancer and the pathogenesis for cancer is under intensive investigation. Here, we focus on their role in metastasis-related processes. We discuss their impact regarding promotion of invasion and migration of tumor cells, conditioning of lymph nodes, generation of premetastatic niches and organotropism of metastasis. Furthermore, we highlight interactions of exosomes with bone marrow and stromal components such as fibroblasts, endothelial cells, myeloid- and other immune-related cells in the context of metastases. For all processes as described above, we outline molecular and cellular components for therapeutic intervention with metastatic processes.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
AstrocytesLymph NodesAdipocytesFibroblastsStromal CellsEndothelial CellsAnimalsHumansNeoplasmsMelanoma

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