Readers who have spent much time peering at cultured cells through a microscope may have noticed the membranous debris that accumulates in the culture medium over time. We now know that this “debris” actually comprises components of an elaborate intercellular communication system mediated by membranous extracellular organelles collectively called microvesicles. Given their capacity to transmit information between cells, the types, contents, and functions of these microvesicles are being studied for various applications in many fields.
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