Differences between retractosomes and migrasomes
| Property . | Retractosome . | Migrasome . |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | ∼50–250 nm | ∼500–3,000 nm |
| Morphology | String of beads–like | Opened pomegranate–like |
| Biogenesis | Minutes Along the broken-off RFs Cholesterol-independent | Hours At the junctions or tips of RFs Cholesterol-dependent |
| Cargoes | Lack any identifiable internal structures | Small vesicles Damaged mitochondria mRNA, etc. |
| Functions | Unknown | Delivery of signaling molecules Maintaining cellular homeostasis Lateral transfer of materials, etc. |
| Property . | Retractosome . | Migrasome . |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | ∼50–250 nm | ∼500–3,000 nm |
| Morphology | String of beads–like | Opened pomegranate–like |
| Biogenesis | Minutes Along the broken-off RFs Cholesterol-independent | Hours At the junctions or tips of RFs Cholesterol-dependent |
| Cargoes | Lack any identifiable internal structures | Small vesicles Damaged mitochondria mRNA, etc. |
| Functions | Unknown | Delivery of signaling molecules Maintaining cellular homeostasis Lateral transfer of materials, etc. |