Program Resources

Laboratory Methods

The exRNA portal curates an updated list of downloadable protocols for researchers. Protocols listed include those developed directly for the exRNA Communication Program as well as protocols describing new advances & technologies in exRNA research.

• ExRNA Protocols (http://exrna.org/resources/protocols/)

Databases/Libraries

The exRNA Portal provides access to all publicly available exRNA data sets. This collection of databases and libraries serves as a useful gateway for access to exRNA data.

• ExRNA Data (http://exrna.org/resources/data/)
• ExRNA Atlas (http://exrna-atlas.org/)
• Wikipathways (http://www.wikipathways.org/index.php/Portal:ExRNA)
• Exocarta (http://exocarta.org/)
• Vesiclepedia (http://www.microvesicles.org/)
• EVpedia (https://evpedia.info/evpedia2_xe/)
• BioGPS (http://biogps.org/exrna)

Research Tools

The exRNA portal provides links for online resources and direct downloads for software. These research tools are useful for scientists working on the analysis of exRNA.

• Software (http://exrna.org/resources/software/)
• Standards (http://exrna.org/resources/standards/)
• Genboree (http://genboree.org)
• Genboree Workbench (http://genboree.org/java-bin/workbench.jsp)
• Genboree Knowledge Base (http://genboree.org/genboreeKB)

Learn more about Unlocking the Mysteries of Extracellular RNA Communication here.

Informational Videos

Watch a mini documentary series on Exosomes by Life TechnologiesCorp, featuring several ExRNA Communication grantees and Working Group members!

• Part 1: What is an Exosome?
  Part 2: The History and Promise of Exosomes
  Part 3: Exosomes in Cancer Research
  Part 4: Curiosity and a Passion for Science
  Part 5: Collaboration - The Key to Scientific Success
  Part 6: Exosomes - The Next Small Thing