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ReviewFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2026

Research advances in extracellular vesicles for diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary cancers.

Minghong Zhao, Wenlong Huang, Changwei Yang, Linke Lu, Linli Chen, Jun Wang, Hao Yang, Qiuyan Guo, Tao Qin, Defa Huang

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Review in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Minghong Zhao *Laboratory Medicine, Guizhou Aerospace Hospital, Zunyi, China.
Wenlong Huang *Department of General Medicine, The First People's Hospital of Zunyi (Third Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University), Zunyi, China.
Changwei Yang *Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.
Linke LuLaboratory Medicine, Guizhou Aerospace Hospital, Zunyi, China.
Linli ChenLaboratory Medicine, Guizhou Aerospace Hospital, Zunyi, China.
Jun WangLaboratory Medicine, Guizhou Aerospace Hospital, Zunyi, China.
Hao YangLaboratory Medicine, Guizhou Aerospace Hospital, Zunyi, China.
Qiuyan GuoSate Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Artemisinin Research Center, and Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Tao QinLaboratory Medicine, Guizhou Aerospace Hospital, Zunyi, China.
Defa HuangLaboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as vital mediators of intercellular communication, playing crucial roles in the initiation, progression, and metastasis of urogenital cancers. Due to their ability to carry diverse biological molecules and their excellent biocompatibility, EVs have garnered significant attention as novel tools for the diagnosis and treatment of malignancies such as prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. This review summarizes recent progress in understanding the biological functions of EVs in various urogenital tumors, integrates findings from both fundamental studies and clinical trials, and discusses ongoing obstacles and future prospects in the field. By providing insights into the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of EVs, this article aims to support the development of precision medicine strategies for urogenital cancer patients.

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biomarkersdiagnosisextracellular vesiclestreatmenturogenital cancers

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PMID41909120
PMCPMC13018136

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