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Exosomes as A Next-Generation Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tool in Prostate Cancer
| Content Provider | MDPI |
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| Author | Gaglani, Simita Gonzalez-Kozlova, Edgar Lundon, Dara J. Tewari, Ashutosh K. Dogra, Navneet Kyprianou, Natasha |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have brought great momentum to the non-invasive liquid biopsy procedure for the detection, characterization, and monitoring of cancer. Despite the common use of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) as a biomarker for prostate cancer, there is an unmet need for a more specific diagnostic tool to detect tumor progression and recurrence. Exosomes, which are EVs that are released from all cells, play a large role in physiology and pathology, including cancer. They are involved in intercellular communication, immune function, and they are present in every bodily fluid studied—making them an excellent window into how cells are operating. With liquid biopsy, EVs can be isolated and analyzed, enabling an insight into a potential therapeutic value, serving as a vehicle for drugs or nucleic acids that have anti-neoplastic effects. The current application of advanced technology also points to higher-sensitivity detection methods that are minimally invasive. In this review, we discuss the current understanding of the significance of exosomes in prostate cancer and the potential diagnostic value of these EVs in disease progression. |
| Starting Page | 10131 |
| e-ISSN | 14220067 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijms221810131 |
| Journal | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
| Issue Number | 18 |
| Volume Number | 22 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-09-20 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Molecular Sciences Urology and Nephrology Prostate Cancer Psa Extracellular Vesicles Exosomes Biomarkers Liquid Biopsy Therapeutic Resistance |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |