Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid membrane-enclosed vesicles of 30-5,000 nm in diameter and are released by eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells into the extracellular space. The main types of EVs include exosomes (30-150 nm), microvesicles (100-1,000 nm), and apoptotic bodies (50-5,000 nm). EVs are messengers responsible for intercellular communications by delivering proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and other components from donor cells to recipient cells, playing critical roles in cellular outcomes, such as immune responses and disease progression.
Cell survival and death are essential aspects of cellular existence, affecting cell metabolism, cell growth, and the initiation, progression, and treatment of diseases. Studies related to cell death and survival have mainly focused on intracellular responses and extracellular stress (e.g., drug treatment). Investigating the impact of intercellular communications on these phenomena is an exciting research field that has emerged in recent years. Published work has reported the roles of EVs in regulating cell survival and death, and more studies in this area are expected. Exploring the involvement of EVs in these processes holds immense potential for advancing our understanding and unveiling novel strategies to revolutionize disease treatment, thus enhancing overall health.
This Research Topic aims to explore the roles of EVs cover areas including but not limited to:
• EVs regulation of cell death (apoptosis, necroptosis, autophagy-induced cell death, ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and others)
• The roles of EVs in cell survival and cell death in cancer
• EVs regulation of cell survival and cell death in disease progression and treatment
• EVs regulation of cell proliferation and metabolism
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Keywords:
extracellular vesicles, cell death, cell survival, apoptosis, ferroptosis, pyroptosis, necroptosis, autophagy
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid membrane-enclosed vesicles of 30-5,000 nm in diameter and are released by eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells into the extracellular space. The main types of EVs include exosomes (30-150 nm), microvesicles (100-1,000 nm), and apoptotic bodies (50-5,000 nm). EVs are messengers responsible for intercellular communications by delivering proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and other components from donor cells to recipient cells, playing critical roles in cellular outcomes, such as immune responses and disease progression.
Cell survival and death are essential aspects of cellular existence, affecting cell metabolism, cell growth, and the initiation, progression, and treatment of diseases. Studies related to cell death and survival have mainly focused on intracellular responses and extracellular stress (e.g., drug treatment). Investigating the impact of intercellular communications on these phenomena is an exciting research field that has emerged in recent years. Published work has reported the roles of EVs in regulating cell survival and death, and more studies in this area are expected. Exploring the involvement of EVs in these processes holds immense potential for advancing our understanding and unveiling novel strategies to revolutionize disease treatment, thus enhancing overall health.
This Research Topic aims to explore the roles of EVs cover areas including but not limited to:
• EVs regulation of cell death (apoptosis, necroptosis, autophagy-induced cell death, ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and others)
• The roles of EVs in cell survival and cell death in cancer
• EVs regulation of cell survival and cell death in disease progression and treatment
• EVs regulation of cell proliferation and metabolism
We accept different article types including Mini-Reviews, Brief Research Reports, and Perspectives. A full list of accepted article types, including descriptions, can be found at this
link.
Keywords:
extracellular vesicles, cell death, cell survival, apoptosis, ferroptosis, pyroptosis, necroptosis, autophagy
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.