Research progress on microparticles and cancer / 解放军医学杂志

ABSTRACT

[Abstract] Microparticles are the submicron vesicles from all kinds of cells produced when cells are activated or apoptosis. Microparticles may transmit messages to target cells, participate in various pathological and physiological processes as well as the occurrence and development of cancer. In cancer, microparticles can promote coagulation and angiogenesis, participate in cancer proliferation and metastasis, and have some prognostic and therapeutic value.