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Migrasome biogenesis and functions.

Shunbang YuLi Yu
Published in: The FEBS journal (2021)
The migrasome is a newly discovered organelle produced by migrating cells. As cells migrate, long and thin retraction fibers are left in their wake. On these fibers, we discovered the production of a pomegranate-like structure, which we named migrasomes. The production of migrasomes is highly correlated with the migration of cells. Currently, it has been demonstrated the migrasomes exhibit three modes of action: release of signaling molecules through rupturing or leaking, carriers of damaged mitochondria, and lateral transfer of mRNA or proteins. In this review, we would like to discuss, in detail, the functions, mechanisms, and potential applications of this newly discovered cell organelle.
Keyphrases
  • induced apoptosis
  • cell cycle arrest
  • cell death
  • endoplasmic reticulum stress
  • single cell
  • stem cells
  • cell proliferation
  • bone marrow
  • binding protein
  • reactive oxygen species
  • endoplasmic reticulum