Exosome-mediated tumor metastasis: Biology, molecular targets and immuno-therapeutic options

Pathol Res Pract. 2024 Feb:254:155083. doi: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.155083. Epub 2024 Jan 3.

Abstract

Small extracellular vesicles called exosomes play a crucial part in promoting intercellular communication. They act as intermediaries for the exchange of bioactive chemicals between cells, released into the extracellular milieu by a variety of cell types. Within the context of cancer progression, metastasis is a complex process that plays a significant role in the spread of malignant cells from their main site of origin to distant anatomical locations. This complex process plays a key role in the domain of cancer-related deaths. In summary, the trajectory of current research in the field of exosome-mediated metastasis is characterized by its unrelenting quest for more profound understanding of the molecular nuances, the development of innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches, and the unwavering dedication to transforming these discoveries into revolutionary clinical applications. This unrelenting pursuit represents a shared desire to improve the prognosis for individuals suffering from metastatic cancer and to nudge the treatment paradigm in the direction of more effective and customized interventions.

Keywords: Cancer; Exosome; Immunotherapy; Metastasis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cell Communication
  • Exosomes* / metabolism
  • Extracellular Vesicles* / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Tumor Microenvironment