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Specific Binding and Endocytosis of Liposomes to HEK293T Cells via Myrisoylated Pre-S1 Peptide Bound to Sodium Taurocholate Cotransporting Polypeptide. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10122050. [PMID: 36560460 PMCID: PMC9782868 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10122050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP) functions as a key receptor for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Analyzing HBV and NTCP interaction is an important issue not only for basic research but also for the development of anti-HBV therapeutics. We developed here a novel model system to analyze the interaction of NTCP with liposomes instead of HBV. (2) Methods: Liposomal binding and endocytosis through NTCP in HEK293T cells were achieved by serial treatments of HEL293T cells transiently expressing NTCP-green fluorescence protein (GFP) fusion protein with a synthetic biotinylated pre-S1 peptide (Myr47-Bio) and streptavidin (SA) complex (i.e., Myr47-Bio+SA) followed by biotinylated liposomes. By this procedure, binding of [biotinylated liposomes]-[Myr47-Bio+SA]-[NTCP-GFP] was formed. (3) Results: Using this model system, we found that liposomal binding to NTCP on the cell surface via Myr47-Bio+SA was far more efficient than that to scavenger receptor class B type 1 (SR-B1). Furthermore, liposomes bound to cell surface NTCP via Myr47-Bio+SA were endocytosed into cells after cells were cultured at 37 °C. However, this endocytosis was suppressed by 4 °C or cytochalasin B treatment. (4) Conclusions: This model system will be useful for not only analyzing HBV entry mechanisms but also screening substances to prevent HBV infection.
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Li Y, Yao R, Ren M, Yuan K, Du Y, He Y, Kang H, Yuan S, Ju W, Qiao J, Xu K, Zeng L. Liposomes trigger bone marrow niche macrophage "foam" cell formation and affect hematopoiesis in mice. J Lipid Res 2022; 63:100273. [PMID: 36084713 PMCID: PMC9587404 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlr.2022.100273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Liposomes are the most widely used nanocarrier platform for the delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents, and a number of liposomes have been approved for use in clinical practice. After systemic administration, most liposomes are cleared by macrophages in the mononuclear phagocyte system, such as the liver and bone marrow (BM). However, the majority of studies have focused on investigating the therapeutic results of liposomal drugs, and too few studies have evaluated the potential side effects of empty nanocarriers on the functions of macrophages in the mononuclear phagocyte system. Here, we evaluate the potential effects of empty liposomes on the functions of BM niche macrophages. Following liposome administration, we observed lipid droplet (LD) accumulation in cultured primary macrophages and BM niche macrophages. We found that these LD-accumulating macrophages, similar to foam cells, exhibited increased expression of inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β and IL-6. We further provided evidence that liposome deposition and degradation induced LD biogenesis on the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and subsequently disturbed endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis and activated the inositol-requiring transmembrane kinase/endoribonuclease 1α/NF-κB signaling pathway, which is responsible for the inflammatory activation of macrophages after liposome engulfment. Finally, we also showed the side effects of dysfunctional BM niche macrophages on hematopoiesis in mice, such as the promotion of myeloid-biased output and impairment of erythropoiesis. This study not only draws attention to the safety of liposomal drugs in clinical practice but also provides new directions for the design of lipid-based drug carriers in preclinical studies.
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- Yue Li
- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Blood Diseases Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Key Laboratory of Bone Marrow Stem Cell, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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Thinking Quantitatively of RNA-Based Information Transfer via Extracellular Vesicles: Lessons to Learn for the Design of RNA-Loaded EVs. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111931. [PMID: 34834346 PMCID: PMC8617734 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are 50–1000 nm vesicles secreted by virtually any cell type in the body. They are expected to transfer information from one cell or tissue to another in a short- or long-distance way. RNA-based transfer of information via EVs at long distances is an interesting well-worn hypothesis which is ~15 years old. We review from a quantitative point of view the different facets of this hypothesis, ranging from natural RNA loading in EVs, EV pharmacokinetic modeling, EV targeting, endosomal escape and RNA delivery efficiency. Despite the unique intracellular delivery properties endowed by EVs, we show that the transfer of RNA naturally present in EVs might be limited in a physiological context and discuss the lessons we can learn from this example to design efficient RNA-loaded engineered EVs for biotherapies. We also discuss other potential EV mediated information transfer mechanisms, among which are ligand–receptor mechanisms.
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Hinuma S, Fujita K, Kuroda S. Binding of Nanoparticles Harboring Recombinant Large Surface Protein of Hepatitis B Virus to Scavenger Receptor Class B Type 1. Viruses 2021; 13:v13071334. [PMID: 34372540 PMCID: PMC8310236 DOI: 10.3390/v13071334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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(1) Background: As nanoparticles containing the hepatitis B virus (HBV) large (L) surface protein produced in yeast are expected to be useful as a carrier for targeting hepatocytes, they are also referred to as bio-nanocapsules (BNCs). However, a definitive cell membrane receptor for BNC binding has not yet been identified. (2) Methods: By utilizing fluorescence-labeled BNCs, we examined BNC binding to the scavenger receptor class B type 1 (SR-B1) expressed in HEK293T cells. (3) Results: Analyses employing SR-B1 siRNA and expression of SR-B1 fused with a green fluorescent protein (SR-B1-GFP) indicated that BNCs bind to SR-B1. As mutagenesis induced in the SR-B1 extracellular domain abrogates or attenuates BNC binding and endocytosis via SR-B1 in HEK293T cells, it was suggested that the ligand-binding site of SR-B1 is similar or close among high-density lipoprotein (HDL), silica, liposomes, and BNCs. On the other hand, L protein was suggested to attenuate an interaction between phospholipids and SR-B1. (4) Conclusions: SR-B1 can function as a receptor for binding and endocytosis of BNCs in HEK293T cells. Being expressed various types of cells, it is suggested that functions as a receptor for BNCs not only in HEK293T cells but also in other types of cells.
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- Shuji Hinuma
- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihogaoka 8-1, Ibaraki 567-0047, Osaka, Japan
- Correspondence: (S.H.); (S.K.)
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- Faculty of Human Life Science, Senri Kinran University, Fujisirodai 5-25-1, Suita 565-0873, Osaka, Japan;
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- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Mihogaoka 8-1, Ibaraki 567-0047, Osaka, Japan
- Correspondence: (S.H.); (S.K.)
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HBV Pre-S1-Derived Myristoylated Peptide (Myr47): Identification of the Inhibitory Activity on the Cellular Uptake of Lipid Nanoparticles. Viruses 2021; 13:v13050929. [PMID: 34067884 PMCID: PMC8157113 DOI: 10.3390/v13050929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The Myr47 lipopeptide, consisting of hepatitis B virus (HBV) pre-S1 domain (myristoylated 2–48 peptide), is an effective commercialized anti-HBV drug that prevents the interaction of HBV with sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP) on human hepatocytes, an activity which requires both N-myristoylation residue and specific amino acid sequences. We recently reported that Myr47 reduces the cellular uptake of HBV surface antigen (HBsAg, subviral particle of HBV) in the absence of NTCP expression. In this study, we analyzed how Myr47 reduces the cellular uptake of lipid nanoparticles (including liposomes (LPs) and HBsAg) without NTCP expression. By using Myr47 mutants lacking the HBV infection inhibitory activity, they could reduce the cellular uptake of LPs in an N-myristoylation-dependent manner and an amino acid sequence-independent manner, not only in human liver-derived cells but also in human non-liver-derived cells. Moreover, Myr47 and its mutants could reduce the interaction of LPs with apolipoprotein E3 (ApoE3) in an N-myristoylation-dependent manner regardless of their amino acid sequences. From these results, lipopeptides are generally anchored by inserting their myristoyl residue into the lipid bilayer and can inhibit the interaction of LPs/HBsAg with apolipoprotein, thereby reducing the cellular uptake of LPs/HBsAg. Similarly, Myr47 would interact with HBV, inhibiting the uptake of HBV into human hepatic cells, while the inhibitory effect of Myr47 may be secondary to its ability to protect against HBV infection.
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Binding of liposomes composed of phosphatidylcholine to scavenger receptor class B type 1 and its modulation by phosphatidic acid in HEK293T cells. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2021; 1868:119043. [PMID: 33862056 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2021.119043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In this study, we developed a method to analyze liposomal binding to a cell membrane receptor using fluorescence-labeled liposomes and demonstrated that scavenger class B type 1 (SR-B1) plays a crucial role in binding of liposomes containing phosphatidylcholine (PC) to HEK293T cell membrane and phosphatidic acid (PA) can modulate it. Site-directed mutagenesis of SR-B1 revealed that S112F and T175A mutations in its ectodomain abrogated binding and endocytosis of PC liposomes in HEK293T cells. K151A and K156A mutations attenuated their binding and endocytosis too. Although the effects of mutations on binding and endocytosis were similar between PC liposomes and PC/PA and PA liposomes, SR-B1 dependency appeared to be PC > PC/PA > PA liposomes. Our data indicate that (i) nanoparticles including high-density lipoprotein (HDL), silica, and liposomes bind to a common or close site of SR-B1, and (ii) PC/PA and PA liposomes bind not only to SR-B1 but also other receptor(s) in HEK293T cells. In addition, PC/PA liposomes induced lipid droplet (LD) formation in HEK293T cells more than PC liposomes. Treatment of HEK293T cells with SR-B1 siRNA suppressed PC/PA liposome-induced LD formation. Taken together, our results demonstrate that SR-B1 plays an essential role in binding PC-containing liposomes and the subsequent induction of cellular responses, while PA can modulate them.
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Murphy D, de Jong OG, Evers MJW, Nurazizah M, Schiffelers RM, Vader P. Natural or Synthetic RNA Delivery: A Stoichiometric Comparison of Extracellular Vesicles and Synthetic Nanoparticles. NANO LETTERS 2021; 21:1888-1895. [PMID: 33570966 PMCID: PMC8023702 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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RNA therapeutics have high potential that is yet to be fully realized, largely due to challenges involved in the appropriate delivery to target cells. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bound nanoparticles released by cells of all types and possess numerous features that may help overcome this hurdle and have emerged as a promising RNA delivery vehicle candidate. Despite extensive research into the engineering of EVs for RNA delivery, it remains unclear how the intrinsic RNA delivery efficiency of EVs compares to currently used synthetic RNA delivery vehicles. Using a novel CRISPR/Cas9-based RNA transfer reporter system, we compared the delivery efficiency of EVs to clinically approved state-of-the-art DLin-MC3-DMA lipid nanoparticles and several in vitro transfection reagents. We found that EVs delivered RNA several orders of magnitude more efficiently than these synthetic systems. This finding supports the continued research into EVs as potential RNA delivery vehicles.
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- Daniel
E. Murphy
- CDL
Research, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584CX, The Netherlands
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- CDL
Research, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584CX, The Netherlands
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- CDL
Research, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584CX, The Netherlands
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- CDL
Research, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584CX, The Netherlands
- Department
of Experimental Cardiology, University Medical
Center Utrecht, Utrecht 3584CX, The Netherlands
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Fujita K, Koide N, Somiya M, Kuroda S, Hinuma S. A regulatory role of scavenger receptor class B type 1 in endocytosis and lipid droplet formation induced by liposomes containing phosphatidylethanolamine in HEK293T cells. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2020; 1868:118859. [PMID: 32956759 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2020.118859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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We have recently reported that phosphatidylethanolamine (PE)-containing liposomes are endocytosed and then induce lipid droplets (LDs) in HEK293T cells. In this study, we elucidated a mechanism responsible for endocytosis of PE-containing liposomes and induction of LDs. By using fluorescence-labeled liposomes and flow cytometry, we found that PE-containing liposomes were very efficiently internalized in HEK293T cells. However, Block lipid transporter-1 (BLT-1) only marginally suppressed the uptake of these liposomes, indicating that entire liposomes were mostly taken up in these cells. They were therefore inferred to express abundant PE receptors responsible for endocytosis of PE-containing liposomes. We examined the expression of 52 candidate genes through transcriptomic analyses and eventually narrowed it down to four candidate genes, which were abundantly expressed in HEK293T cells. Among siRNAs targeting these candidates, scavenger receptor class B type 1 (SR-B1) siRNA showed the most profound reduction in PE liposomal uptake. Conversely, the expression of SR-B1 by transfection of an expression plasmid enhanced the uptake of PE-containing liposomes. After the internalization of PE-containing liposomes, they were colocalized with endosomes/lysosomes and SR-B1, which indicates that these liposomes are taken up in HEK293T cells at least partially through the endosomal/lysosomal pathway. A specific anti-SR-B1-antibody blocked the uptake of PE-containing liposomes in HEK293T cells while LD formation in these cells induced by PE-containing liposomes was suppressed by treatment with SR-B1 siRNA. These results demonstrate that SR-B1 functions as a receptor for the endocytosis of PE-containing liposomes and regulates the formation of LDs induced by PE-containing liposomes in HEK293T cells.
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- Kazuyo Fujita
- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan; Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan; Faculty of Human Life Science, Senri Kinran University, Suita, Osaka 565-0873, Japan.
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- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan; Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan.
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- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan; Graduate School of Science, Osaka University, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan; Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan.
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Where does the cargo go?: Solutions to provide experimental support for the "extracellular vesicle cargo transfer hypothesis". J Cell Commun Signal 2020; 14:135-146. [PMID: 32060725 DOI: 10.1007/s12079-020-00552-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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It is widely believed that extracellular vesicles (EVs) mediate intercellular communications by functioning as messengers. EVs contain various biomolecules, including nucleic acids and proteins, as cargo in the internal space. Thus, it has been postulated that this cargo can be transferred from donor cells to recipient cells, leading to phenotypic changes in the recipient cells. However, there is a lack of experimental evidence for the aforementioned hypothesis, that EVs function as messengers. This is presumably because of a lack of rigorous methodologies for EV research. Although cells usually incorporate nanoparticles (NPs) from the extracellular space via endocytosis, these NPs are processed through the endo/lysosomal system and do not escape to the cytoplasm unless they disrupt or fuse with the endo/lysosomal membrane. Whether EVs actually are capable of escaping endo/lysosomes is still debatable. In contrast, viruses have evolved to efficiently deliver their cargo (viral proteins and genetic material) into the cytoplasm of host (recipient) cells by circumventing endo/lysosomal degradation. Thus, it may be helpful to compare EVs to viruses in terms of cargo delivery. The present technological issues that hinder obtaining support for the "EV cargo transfer hypothesis" are summarized and potential solutions for EV research are proposed.
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