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- Cells produce nanosized lipid vesicles called exosomes, which are crucial for communication between cells.
- Exosomes share properties with enveloped virus particles, particularly lentiviruses, indicating a complex relationship between these biological structures.
- The review focuses on the similarities and differences at the membrane level, highlighting their importance for both basic biology and possible medical applications.
Article Abstract
Cells produce nanosized lipid membrane-enclosed vesicles which play important roles in intercellular communication. Interestingly, a certain type of extracellular vesicle, termed exosomes, share physical, chemical, and biological properties with enveloped virus particles. To date, most similarities have been discovered with lentiviral particles, however, other virus species also frequently interact with exosomes. In this review, we will take a closer look at the similarities and differences between exosomes and enveloped viral particles, with a focus on events taking place at the vesicle or virus membrane. Since these structures present an area with an opportunity for interaction with target cells, this is relevant for basic biology as well as any potential research or medical applications.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10146078 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/membranes13040397 | DOI Listing |
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