RealFeedApp Exosomes may promote cancer growth
While exosomes are logistically easier to harvest than stem cells, they are not universally beneficial. Depending on context, they can cause undesirable immunomodulation or promote cancerous growth.
- Field
- gene therapy
- What they did
- Researchers studied exosomes, small particles released by cells, as a potential therapy alternative to stem cell transplantation because they are easier to harvest and store. However, they found that exosomes are not always beneficial.
- Why it matters
- This is important because using exosomes can cause harmful effects, such as promoting cancer growth or undesirably dampening the immune system.
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