TGF-β1 mediates the release of NSCLC exosomes carrying Lnc-MMP2-2, which in turn acts as a miRNA sponge for miR-1207-5p in BMECs, upregulating erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1 Like 5 (EPB41L5). The gene discussed is EPB41L5; the disease is non-small cell lung carcinoma.