The Extracellular RNA Communication Consortium: Establishing Foundational Knowledge and Technologies for Extracellular RNA Research

The Extracellular RNA Communication Consortium

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Abstract

The Extracellular RNA Communication Consortium (ERCC) was launched to accelerate progress in the new field of extracellular RNA (exRNA) biology and to establish whether exRNAs and their carriers, including extracellular vesicles (EVs), can mediate intercellular communication and be utilized for clinical applications. Phase 1 of the ERCC focused on exRNA/EV biogenesis and function, discovery of exRNA biomarkers, development of exRNA/EV-based therapeutics, and construction of a robust set of reference exRNA profiles for a variety of biofluids. Here, we present progress by ERCC investigators in these areas, and we discuss collaborative projects directed at development of robust methods for EV/exRNA isolation and analysis and tools for sharing and computational analysis of exRNA profiling data. The Extracellular RNA Communication Consortium (ERCC) presents progress toward understanding the biology of extracellular RNAs and their use as biomarkers and therapeutics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)231-242
Number of pages12
JournalCell
Volume177
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 4 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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