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1. 1. The Tumor Promoting Actions of Exosomal miRNAs

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Emil Johansson; [2020]
   Keywords : Exosome; exosomal miRNA; cancer; tumor proliferation; gene regulation; miRNA; tumor;

   Abstract : Exosomes are nanosized vesicles that contain proteins and nucleic acids. They are released and taken up by many different cell types as a way of cell-to-cell communication. It has previously been recognized that exosomes released by cancer cells promote tumor progression. READ MORE

3. 2. Detection of exosomal mirna from different volumes of biofluids as biomarkers for the diagnosis of sepsis : Future diagnostics of sepsis

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Anita-Ann Monteiro; [2019]
   Keywords : MicroRNA; Biomarker; Rapid diagnosis; Sepsis; Plasma; Nanodrop; Qubit; Concentration; Purity;

   Abstract : Sepsis, a life-threatening condition which results from a dysregulation of host response to infection and leads to multiple organ dysfunction, is a cause for great concern. The current gold standard of detection – Blood culturing – is a highly time-consuming process and so, research has proposed the use of biomarkers. READ MORE

4. 3. Characterization of exosomes from glioma cells under hypoxia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

   Author : Katarina Tomazin; [2015]
   Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : Exosomes are cell-secreted nanosized (30-200 nm) membrane vesicles that contain cytosol proteins and nucleic acids (mRNA, miRNA and mDNA). They have been characterized to be released by most cell types and thus, represent an important part of cell-cell communication. READ MORE