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New insights into Epstein‑Barr virus‑associated tumors: Exosomes (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Wei Chen
    • Yao Xie
    • Tingting Wang
    • Lin Wang
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  • Published online on: November 11, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2021.8224
  • Article Number: 13
  • Copyright: © Chen et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Epstein‑Barr virus (EBV) is endemic worldwide and is associated with a number of human tumors. EBV‑associated tumors have unique mechanisms of tumorigenesis. EBV encodes multiple oncogenic molecules that can be loaded into exosomes released by EBV+ tumor cells to mediate intercellular communication. Moreover, different EBV+ tumor cells secrete exosomes that act on various target cells with various biological functions. In addition to oncogenicity, EBV+ exosomes have potential immunosuppressive effects. Investigating EBV+ exosomes could identify the role of EBV in tumorigenesis and progression. The present review summarized advances in studies focusing on exosomes and the functions of EBV+ exosomes derived from different EBV‑associated tumors. EBV+ exosomes are expected to become a new biomarker for disease diagnosis and prognosis. Therefore, exosome‑targeted therapy displays potential.
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Chen W, Xie Y, Wang T and Wang L: New insights into Epstein‑Barr virus‑associated tumors: Exosomes (Review). Oncol Rep 47: 13, 2022.
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Chen, W., Xie, Y., Wang, T., & Wang, L. (2022). New insights into Epstein‑Barr virus‑associated tumors: Exosomes (Review). Oncology Reports, 47, 13. https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2021.8224
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Chen, W., Xie, Y., Wang, T., Wang, L."New insights into Epstein‑Barr virus‑associated tumors: Exosomes (Review)". Oncology Reports 47.1 (2022): 13.
Chicago
Chen, W., Xie, Y., Wang, T., Wang, L."New insights into Epstein‑Barr virus‑associated tumors: Exosomes (Review)". Oncology Reports 47, no. 1 (2022): 13. https://doi.org/10.3892/or.2021.8224