Applications, challenges and prospects of mesenchymal stem cell exosomes in regenerative medicine

Autor: Aysa Rezabakhsh, Emel Sokullu, Reza Rahbarghazi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Stem Cell Research & Therapy, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1757-6512
DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02596-z
Popis: Abstract Recent advances in the identification and application of different stem cell types have offered alternative therapeutic approaches for clinicians. The lack of successful engraftment, migration into the injured site, loss of functionality and viability, ethical issues, shortage of donated allogeneic stem cells and the possibility of transmission of infectious are the main challenges associated with direct cell transplantation. The discovery and research on exosomes have led to the rise of hopes for the alleviation of different pathologies in regenerative medicine. Exo are nano-sized extracellular vesicles (40–150 nm) and released by each type. These nanoparticles participate in cell-to-cell communication in a paracrine manner. It is thought that the application of Exo can circumvent several drawbacks related to whole-cell therapies. Because of their appropriate size and stability, Exo are touted as therapeutic bullets transferring signaling factors into the acceptor cells in a paracrine manner. Despite these advantages, technologies associated with Exo isolation and purification are challenging because of heterogeneity in exosomal size and cargo. The lack of standard GMP-grade protocols is the main hurdle that limits the extensive application of Exo in the clinical setting. Here, the authors aimed to inspire a logical and realistic vision about problems associated with Exo application in regenerative medicine.
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