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ReviewJournal of clinical and translational hepatology2025

Exosome-mediated Crosstalk in the Tumor Immune Microenvironment: Critical Drivers of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression.

Yifei Ge, Lixue Jiang, Qingfu Dong, Yi Xu, Judy Wai Ping Yam, Xiangyu Zhong

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Review in Journal of clinical and translational hepatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Yifei GeDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Lixue JiangDepartment of Breast Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Qingfu DongDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Yi XuDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2720-0005
Judy Wai Ping YamDepartment of Pathology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5637-121X
Xiangyu ZhongDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1607-5873

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant global health issue, ranking as the sixth most prevalent malignancy and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite advancements in therapeutic strategies, mortality rates for HCC remain high. The tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) plays a vital role in HCC progression by influencing tumor cell survival and growth. Recent studies highlight the essential role of exosomes in mediating intercellular communication within the TIME, particularly in interactions among tumor cells, immune cells, and fibroblasts. These interactions drive critical aspects of tumor development, including immune escape, angiogenesis, drug resistance, and metastasis. A detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which exosomes modulate the TIME is essential for developing targeted therapies. This review systematically evaluated the roles and regulatory mechanisms of exosomes within the TIME of HCC, examining the impact of both HCC-derived and non-HCC-derived exosomes on various cellular components within the TIME. It emphasized their regulatory effects on cell phenotypes and functions, as well as their roles in HCC progression. The review also explored the potential applications of exosome-based immunotherapies, offering new insights into improving therapeutic strategies for HCC.

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Cancer therapyExosomeHepatocellular carcinomaSignal TransductionTumor EscapeTumor immune environment

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PMID39917466
PMCPMC11797817

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