Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells produce minute (40-1000 nm) membrane vesicles that are released into the local environment. These extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, ...

POMs are a class of inorganic metal-oxygen cluster compounds with broad-spectrum antitumor potential. However, their strong hydrophilicity and poor ...

Secreted vesicles known as exosomes were first discovered nearly 30 years ago. But, considered little more than garbage cans whose job was to discard unwanted cellular components, these small vesicles ...

Most cells in the body send out little messengers called extracellular vesicles that carry proteins, lipids, and other ...

Extracellular vesicles play a vital role in cell biology, modulating communication and signaling, with potential applications in diagnostics and therapeutics.

A study reveals that elevated salivary microvesicles could serve as biomarkers for non-healing oral ulcers and oral cancer.

A study explores how cationic fusogenic liposomes temporarily modify membrane properties during fusion, offering new insights for drug delivery applications.

Light and electron microscopy each have their distinct limitations – with light it becomes increasingly difficult to resolve ...

The study introduces new tools for measuring the intracellular calcium concentration close to transmitter release sites, which may be relevant for synaptic vesicle fusion and replenishment. This ...