Kevin Willian Andrés Nawrath

Mr. Kevin Willian Andrés Nawrath

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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FSFrancisca Sepúlveda
Francisca Sepúlveda
CMCristina Alejandra Mayorga-Lobos
Cristina Alejandra Mayorga-Lobos
KNKevin Willian Andrés Nawrath
Kevin Willian Andrés Nawrath
EJEduardo Felipe Durán Jara
Eduardo Felipe Durán Jara
lorena Lobos-Gonzalezlorena Lobos-Gonzalez
lorena Lobos-Gonzalez
Cancer research has prioritized the study of the tumor microenvironment (TME) as a crucial area of investigation. Understanding the communication between tumor cells and the various cell types within the TME has become a focal point. Bidirectional communication processes between these cells support cellular transformation, as well as the survival, invasion, and metastatic dissemination of tumor cells. Extracellular vesicles are lipid bilayer structures secreted by cells that emerge as important mediators of this cell-to-cell communication. EVs transfer their molecular cargo, including proteins and nucleic acids, and particularly microRNAs, which play critical roles in intercellular communication. Tumor-derived EVs, for example, can promote angiogenesis and enhance endothelial permeability by delivering specific miRNAs. Moreover, adipocytes, a significant component of the breast stroma, exhibit high EV secretory activity, which can then modulate metabolic processes, promoting the growth, proliferation, and migration of tumor cells. Comprehensive studies investigating the involvement of EVs and their miRNA cargo in the TME, as well as their underlying mechanisms driving tumoral capacities, are necessary for a deeper understanding of these complex interactions. Such knowledge holds promise for the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in cancer treatment.