Cortactin enhances exosome secretion without altering cargo

J Cell Biol. 2016 Jul 18;214(2):129-31. doi: 10.1083/jcb.201606131.

Abstract

The role of cortactin, a regulator of late endosomal trafficking, in the biogenesis and secretion of exosomes is poorly understood. In this issue, Sinha et al. (2016. J. Cell Biol. http://dx.doi.org/10.1083/jcb.201601025) elucidate the role of cortactin as a positive regulator of late endosomal docking and exosome secretion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex / metabolism
  • Biological Transport
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cortactin / metabolism*
  • Exosomes / metabolism*
  • Humans

Substances

  • Actin-Related Protein 2-3 Complex
  • Cortactin