Advances in regulating endothelial-mesenchymal transformation through exosomes

Autor: Sun Sishuai, Gu Lingui, Li Pengtao, Bao Xinjie, Wei Junji
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Stem Cell Research & Therapy, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1757-6512
DOI: 10.1186/s13287-024-04010-w
Popis: Abstract Endothelial-mesenchymal transformation (EndoMT) is the process through which endothelial cells transform into mesenchymal cells, affecting their morphology, gene expression, and function. EndoMT is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, tumor metastasis, and fibrosis. Recent research has highlighted the role of exosomes, a mode of cellular communication, in the regulation of EndoMT. Exosomes from diseased tissues and microenvironments can promote EndoMT, increase endothelial permeability, and compromise the vascular barrier. Conversely, exosomes derived from stem cells or progenitor cells can inhibit the EndoMT process and preserve endothelial function. By modifying exosome membranes or contents, we can harness the advantages of exosomes as carriers, enhancing their targeting and ability to inhibit EndoMT. This review aims to systematically summarize the regulation of EndoMT by exosomes in different disease contexts and provide effective strategies for exosome-based EndoMT intervention.
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