Table 1

Potential function of exosomal RNAs in radiotherapy

Exosomal RNAsCancerPotential functionReference
AHIFGlioblastomaAHIF is upregulated and associated with radiation resistance61
miR-1246Breast cancerIrradiation induces an increase in miR-1246 in TDEs, thus inhibiting the proliferation of non-irradiated cells62
miR-23aNasopharyngeal carcinomaTDEs deliver miR-23a to HUVECs, thus promoting tumor angiogenesis by targeting TSGA1063
miR-23aLung cancerIrradiated TDEs enhance the angiogenesis of HUVECs via the miR-23a/PTEN pathway64
miR-339-5pEsophageal cancerExosome-derived miR-339-5p mediates radiosensitivity by targeting Cdc25A15

AHIF, antisense transcript of hypoxia-inducible factor; TDEs, tumor-derived exosomes; HUVECs, human umbilical vein endothelial cells.