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Published in: Cancer Cell International 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Metastasis | Review

Exosomal microRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma

Authors: Chenbin Liu, Han Wu, Yinqi Mao, Wei Chen, Shuying Chen

Published in: Cancer Cell International | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients is extremely poor due to the occult onset and high metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Therefore, biomarkers with high specificity and sensitivity are of great importance in early screening, diagnosis prognosis, and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma patients. Exosomes are tiny vesicles secreted by various types of cells, which can serve as mediators of intercellular communication to regulate the tumor microenvironment, and play a key role in the occurrence, development, prognosis, monitor and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. As microRNA deliverer, exosomes are involved in multiple life activities by regulating target genes of recipient cells such as proliferation, invasion, metastasis and apoptosis of cancer cells. In this review, we summarized the composition, active mechanism and function of exosomal microRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma, and elaborated on their potential application value of early diagnosis and treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Metadata
Title
Exosomal microRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors
Chenbin Liu
Han Wu
Yinqi Mao
Wei Chen
Shuying Chen
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Cancer Cell International / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1475-2867
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12935-021-01941-9

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