Metabolic Nano-Machines: Extracellular Vesicles Containing Active Enzymes and Their Contribution to Liver Diseases

Purpose of Review The field of extracellular vesicles is growing exponentially because of the important role that these extracellular organelles had on cell to cell communication, triggering a large number of review compilations focusing on different aspects of their biology. Although their importance as effectors or potential biomarkers is well covered, the highlight of extracellular vesicles as carriers of active enzymes which have the capability to transform the surrounding media is less covered by bibliographic studies. In the present review, we focus our attention on enzymatic activity carried by vesicles, with special attention on their contribution to liver conditions.