RNAs and extracellular vesicles - Keeping up the appearances

Abstract

Since the advent of extracellular vesicle (EV) research in the last decade, these particles have been associated with RNAs. Traded as promising new biomarkers, RNA transport vehicles, or ultimately as potential therapeutic RNA delivery vehicles. However, this view is currently undergoing a change in which RNA may no longer be a major component of EVs. In this short opinion paper, we would like to encourage a reconsideration of our view on EVs and RNAs and open it up to new thoughts.