| MeSH Heading | Exosomes |
|---|---|
| Tree Number | A11.284.430.214.190.875.190.880.495 |
| Scope Note | Vesicles secreted from MULTIVESICULAR BODIES into the extracellular environment when the multivesicular bodies fuse with the PLASMA MEMBRANE. Multivesicular bodies are formed from ENDOSOMES when they accumulate vesicles (sometimes referred to as "intraluminal vesicles") from inward budding of the endosome membrane. |
| See Also | Cell-Derived Microparticles |
| See Also | Endosomes |
| See Also | Secretory Vesicles |
| Allowable Qualifiers | CH CL DE EN GE IM ME MI PA PH PS RA RE RI SE TR UL US VI |
| History Note | 2009 |
| Date of Entry | 20080708 |
| Unique ID | D055354 |
| Return to Entry Page | Link to NLM Cataloging Classification |