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Zheng Q, Yao J, Sun Z, Li R, Zhang Y, Jiang P, Xie Y, Song X, Sun H, Zhu D, Ni H, Li X. Carboxymethyl chitosan/oxidized hyaluronic acid hydrogel-encapsulated hucMSC-derived exosomes for enhanced hepatic regeneration and post-hepatectomy applications. Carbohydr Polym 2025; 353:123248. [PMID: 39914972 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2024] [Revised: 12/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2025] [Indexed: 05/07/2025]
Abstract
Hepatectomy is the primary therapeutic intervention for liver disorders. Nonetheless, an increased risk of liver failure and postoperative mortality exists due to the rapid reduction in liver size after surgery. Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (hucMSC) exosomes (Exos) have been recognized in the promotion of liver regeneration. However, intravenous administration of Exos faces several challenges including poor targeting and rapid clearance. Herein, we employed CMCS/OHA/LA-loaded hucMSCs derived Exos (hydrogel-Exos) to address liver regeneration after hepatectomy. Release and uptake studies showed hydrogel-Exos enables localized release of Exos, prolonging their presence and concentration in liver tissue. Meanwhile, the hydrogel-Exos exhibited good characteristics in injectability, self-healing, biocompatibility, liver adhesion, swelling performance, postoperative hemostasis and minimization of peritoneal adhesions post-resection. Moreover, proliferation and scratch wound healing assays demonstrated the ability of hydrogel-Exos to promote liver cell proliferation and migration. During in vivo studies, the Exos-containing hydrogel was injected into the resected surface of a 70 % hepatectomy rat model. The result indicated Exos was released into the liver tissue through the hydrogel to promote angiogenesis and liver regeneration. Bioinformatics analysis revealed liver regeneration mechanisms involve cell cycle-related pathways. As such, hydrogel-encapsulated Exos appeared promising to be employed following hepatectomy.
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- Qiuxia Zheng
- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, 1st West Donggang Road, Cheng Guan District, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- General Surgery Department, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- General Surgery Department, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Regenerative Medicine, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, 1st West Donggang Road, Cheng Guan District, Lanzhou 730000, China; General Surgery Department, First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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Trigo CM, Rodrigues JS, Camões SP, Solá S, Miranda JP. Mesenchymal stem cell secretome for regenerative medicine: Where do we stand? J Adv Res 2025; 70:103-124. [PMID: 38729561 PMCID: PMC11976416 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2024.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies have yielded beneficial effects in a broad range of preclinical models and clinical trials for human diseases. In the context of MSC transplantation, it is widely recognized that the main mechanism for the regenerative potential of MSCs is not their differentiation, with in vivo data revealing transient and low engraftment rates. Instead, MSCs therapeutic effects are mainly attributed to its secretome, i.e., paracrine factors secreted by these cells, further offering a more attractive and innovative approach due to the effectiveness and safety of a cell-free product. AIM OF REVIEW In this review, we will discuss the potential benefits of MSC-derived secretome in regenerative medicine with particular focus on respiratory, hepatic, and neurological diseases. Both free and vesicular factors of MSC secretome will be detailed. We will also address novel potential strategies capable of improving their healing potential, namely by delivering important regenerative molecules according to specific diseases and tissue needs, as well as non-clinical and clinical studies that allow us to dissect their mechanisms of action. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW MSC-derived secretome includes both soluble and non-soluble factors, organized in extracellular vesicles (EVs). Importantly, besides depending on the cell origin, the characteristics and therapeutic potential of MSC secretome is deeply influenced by external stimuli, highlighting the possibility of optimizing their characteristics through preconditioning approaches. Nevertheless, the clarity around their mechanisms of action remains ambiguous, whereas the need for standardized procedures for the successful translation of those products to the clinics urges.
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- Catarina M Trigo
- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Pamulang YV, Oontawee S, Rodprasert W, Padeta I, Sa-Ard-Lam N, Mahanonda R, Osathanon T, Somparn P, Pisitkun T, Torsahakul C, Sawangmake C. Potential upscaling protocol establishment and wound healing bioactivity screening of exosomes isolated from canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Sci Rep 2025; 15:10617. [PMID: 40148423 PMCID: PMC11950392 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-93219-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2025] [Indexed: 03/29/2025] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes exhibit promising potential in tissue regeneration. Recent studies highlight its significant therapeutic potential in various stages of wound healing. However, the clinical translation of exosome-based therapy was hindered due to issues regarding low productivity and the lack of efficient production protocol to obtain a clinically relevant exosome quantity. Therefore, this study established a potential upscaling protocol to produce exosomes derived from canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (cAD-MSCs) and explored its potential for wound treatment. The potential upscaling protocol, termed VSCBIC-3-3D, was carried out using VSCBIC-3 in-house serum-free exosome-collecting solution in a three-dimensional (3D) culture system followed by the tangential flow filtration (TFF) isolation. Our findings suggest that culturing cAD-MSCs with VSCBIC-3 maintained cell morphology and viability. Compared to conventional two-dimensional (2D) protocols, The potential upscaling protocol increased exosome yield and concentration in conditioned medium by 2.4-fold and 3.2-fold, respectively. The quality assessment revealed enhanced purity and bioactivity of exosomes produced using the VSCBIC-3-3D protocol. In addition, the cAD-MSCs-derived exosomes were shown to significantly improve fibroblast migration, proliferation, and wound healing-related gene expression in vitro. This study collectively demonstrates that potential upscaling protocol establishment allowed robust production of exosomes from cAD-MSCs, which exhibit therapeutic potential for wound healing in vitro.
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- Yudith Violetta Pamulang
- The International Graduate Program of Veterinary Science and Technology (VST), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Veterinary Clinical Stem Cells and Bioengineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Veterinary Clinical Stem Cells and Bioengineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Veterinary Clinical Stem Cells and Bioengineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- The International Graduate Program of Veterinary Science and Technology (VST), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Veterinary Clinical Stem Cells and Bioengineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Immunology Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Periodontal Disease and Dental Implant, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Immunology Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Periodontal Disease and Dental Implant, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Dental Stem Cell Biology Research Unit, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Regenerative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Systems Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Systems Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Veterinary Clinical Stem Cells and Bioengineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Veterinary Clinical Stem Cells and Bioengineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Veterinary Stem Cell and Bioengineering Innovation Center (VSCBIC), Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Aghajani S, Maboudi SA, Seyhoun I, Nia RR, Shabestari AN, Sharif S, Daneshi M, Verdi J. Review of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes and their potential therapeutic roles in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Mol Biol Rep 2025; 52:229. [PMID: 39948229 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-025-10290-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2025] [Indexed: 05/09/2025]
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), one of the most significant categories of stem cells, have garnered considerable attention for their potential in disease treatment due to their unique regenerative properties. MSCs can modulate immune responses through various mechanisms, including the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines like IL-10, TGF-β, and extracellular vesicles such as exosomes. The immunomodulatory properties of exosomes have led to their use in treating multiple autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a common inflammatory joint disease worldwide. Patients with RA experience chronic joint pain, movement disorders, joint and cartilage deformities, and significant treatment costs. The primary treatments for RA consist of pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and surgical methods, which mainly focus on alleviating symptoms and relieving pain rather than offering a complete cure for the disease. Recent clinical trials suggest that cell therapy along with exosome therapy, may be a promising and effective treatment option. Exosomes possess unique features that enable them to transport a variety of medicinal and biological compounds, as well as secrete anti-inflammatory substances and growth factors. Thus, exosomes can help reduce inflammation and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis while promoting joint repair and regeneration. In this review, we discuss the remarkable therapeutic effects of MSC-derived exosomes in reducing inflammation, facilitating joint repair, and providing pain relief in RA patients. We also detail the characteristics of MSC-derived exosomes, their isolation techniques, and the pathways of their secretion.
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- S Aghajani
- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nano Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of NanoMedicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Islamic Azad University Arak Branch, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Applied Cell Sciences, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Vo N, Vu DM, Tran NHB, Nguyen DDN, Phung PM, Nguyen H, Tu LN. Synergistic Anti-Aging Effects of Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Extracellular Vesicles Loaded With Natural Compounds. J Cosmet Dermatol 2025; 24:e70021. [PMID: 39924347 PMCID: PMC11807792 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.70021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2024] [Revised: 12/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2025] [Indexed: 02/11/2025]
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BACKGROUND Small extracellular vesicles from adipose-derived stem cells (ASC-sEVs) are gaining attentions rapidly for inherent therapeutic values in skin care and cosmetics. However, the optimal combinations of ASC-sEVs and certain natural compounds for synergistic anti-aging effects have not been systematically studied. METHODS Human ASC-sEVs were purified from culture supernatant of ASCs and multi-omics datasets of miRNAs, proteins and lipids of ASC-sEVs were analyzed for pathways regulating skin homeostasis. ASC-sEVs were then loaded with nicotinamide riboside (NR), resveratrol (RES), vitamin C (VITC), retinol (RET) and arbutin (ARB) at different concentrations by the sonication-incubation method. Their anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle and anti-melanogenic effects were tested in vitro using the human keratinocyte HaCaT cells exposed to UVB radiation and human melanocyte B16F10 cells. RESULTS Multi-omics data analysis of ASC-sEVs identified key bioactive molecules regulating collagen formation, pigmentation, oxidative stress and inflammation. In the in vitro screenings for anti-aging effects, the compound-loaded ASC-sEVs outperformed the sEV- and compound-only treatments. Specifically in UVB-exposed HaCaT cells, 2 μg/mL sEVs loaded with 20 μg/mL NR, 2 μg/mL RES, 5 μg/mL VITC reduced reactive oxygen species level by 22.0%; while combination of sEVs and 2 μg/mL RES, 2.8 μg/mL RET significantly reduced MMP3 and upregulated PLOD1 expressions. B16F10 cells incubated with 2 μg/mL sEVs loaded with 2 μg/mL RES, 0.5 mM ARB had intracellular and extracellular melanin content lowered by 21.4% and 22.4% respectively. All the combinations caused no cytotoxicity. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated the superiority of ASC-sEVs to deliver both endogenous biocargos and exogenous compounds to achieve synergistic skin anti-aging effects.
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- Nhan Vo
- Medical Genetics InstituteHo Chi MinhVietnam
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- Center for Molecular BiomedicineUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi MinhVietnam
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- Medical Genetics InstituteHo Chi MinhVietnam
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Chen GY, Fu LL, Ye HP, Cheng P, Feng HC, Yan M. Effects of exosomes from human dental pulp stem cells on the biological behavior of human fibroblasts. Sci Rep 2025; 15:1134. [PMID: 39774130 PMCID: PMC11707004 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-78388-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 10/30/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2025] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dental pulp stem cell-derived exosomes (DPSCs-Exos) on the biological behaviour of fibroblasts, particularly on keloid fibroblasts (KFs) and normal skin fibroblasts (NFs), with a view to providing new insights into cellular regenerative medicine. We obtained DPSCs-Exos by ultracentrifugation and co-cultured it with KFs and NFs. We detected its effect on cell proliferation using the CCK-8 assay; cell migration ability by cell scratch and Transwell assays; extracellular matrix synthesis using the hydroxyproline content assay; the expression levels of genes associated with fibrosis by PCR assay; and the expression levels of proteins related to fibrosis in the cells using the Western Blot method. DPSCs-Exos was able to be taken up by fibroblasts after addition to the culture medium and affected the biological behavior of NFs and KFs. DPSCs-Exos promoted the proliferation of NFs, inhibited the migration and extracellular matrix synthesis of KFs. In addition, DPSCs-Exos was able to inhibit the expression of fibrosis-related genes and proteins in KFs. This study highlights the role of DPSCs-Exos in regulating the biological behaviour of fibroblasts, providing new insights for future applications in the field of cell-free regenerative medicine.
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- Guan-Yu Chen
- College of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550000, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550000, China
- Department of Experimental Orofacial Medicine, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, 35039, Germany
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550000, China
- Medical College, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, 550000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550000, China
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- College of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, 550000, China.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550000, China.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, 550000, China.
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Al-Ani SA, Lee QY, Maheswaran D, Sin YM, Loh JS, Foo JB, Hamzah S, Ng JF, Tan LKS. Potential of Exosomes as Multifunctional Nanocarriers for Targeted Drug Delivery. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01268-6. [PMID: 39269575 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01268-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Exosomes are small vesicles that form when multivesicular bodies fuse with the plasma membrane and are released into body fluids. They play a vital role in facilitating communication between cells by transferring different biomolecules, including DNA, RNA, proteins, and lipids, over both short and long distances. They also function as vital mediators in both states of health and disease, exerting an impact on several physiological processes. Exosomes have been modified to overcome the limitations of natural exosomes to enhance their potential as carriers for drug delivery systems, and these modifications aim to improve the drug delivery efficiency, enhance tissue and organ targeting, and prolong the circulating half-life of exosomes. This review discussed recent advancements in exosome nanotechnology, as well as the progression and use of exosomes for drug delivery. The potential commercialisation and challenges associated with the use of exosome-based drug delivery systems were also discussed, aiming to motivate the development of exosome-based theranostic nanoplatforms and nanotechnology for improved healthcare treatments.
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- Safa Ali Al-Ani
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Jalan Bedong, 08100, Semeling, Kedah Darulaman, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Digital Health and Medical Advancements Impact Lab, Taylor's University, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Non-Destructive Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Centre, Smart Manufacturing Research Institute, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Digital Health and Medical Advancements Impact Lab, Taylor's University, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- Digital Health and Medical Advancements Impact Lab, Taylor's University, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Digital Health and Medical Advancements Impact Lab, Taylor's University, 47500, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Duan X, Zhang R, Feng H, Zhou H, Luo Y, Xiong W, Li J, He Y, Ye Q. A new subtype of artificial cell-derived vesicles from dental pulp stem cells with the bioequivalence and higher acquisition efficiency compared to extracellular vesicles. J Extracell Vesicles 2024; 13:e12473. [PMID: 38965648 PMCID: PMC11223992 DOI: 10.1002/jev2.12473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from dental pulp stem cells (DPSC) have been shown an excellent efficacy in a variety of disease models. However, current production methods fail to meet the needs of clinical treatment. In this study, we present an innovative approach to substantially enhance the production of 'Artificial Cell-Derived Vesicles (ACDVs)' by extracting and purifying the contents released by the DPSC lysate, namely intracellular vesicles. Comparative analysis was performed between ACDVs and those obtained through ultracentrifugation. The ACDVs extracted from the cell lysate meet the general standard of EVs and have similar protein secretion profile. The new ACDVs also significantly promoted wound healing, increased or decreased collagen regeneration, and reduced the production of inflammatory factors as the EVs. More importantly, the extraction efficiency is improved by 16 times compared with the EVs extracted using ultracentrifuge method. With its impressive attributes, this new subtype of ACDVs emerge as a prospective candidate for the future clinical applications in regenerative medicine.
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- Xingxiang Duan
- Center of Regenerative Medicine & Department of Plastic SurgeryRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Center of Regenerative Medicine & Department of Plastic SurgeryRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Department of StomatologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Center of Regenerative Medicine & Department of Plastic SurgeryRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Center of Regenerative Medicine & Department of Plastic SurgeryRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Center of Regenerative Medicine & Department of Plastic SurgeryRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Center of Regenerative Medicine & Department of Plastic SurgeryRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
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- Institute of Regenerative and Translational Medicine, Department of StomatologyTianyou Hospital of Wuhan University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubeiChina
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Massachusetts General HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center of Regenerative Medicine & Department of Plastic SurgeryRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Department of StomatologyRenmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhanChina
- Department of StomatologyLinhai Second People's HospitalZhejiangChina
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Chen W, Wu P, Jin C, Chen Y, Li C, Qian H. Advances in the application of extracellular vesicles derived from three-dimensional culture of stem cells. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:215. [PMID: 38693585 PMCID: PMC11064407 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02455-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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Stem cells (SCs) have been used therapeutically for decades, yet their applications are limited by factors such as the risk of immune rejection and potential tumorigenicity. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), a key paracrine component of stem cell potency, overcome the drawbacks of stem cell applications as a cell-free therapeutic agent and play an important role in treating various diseases. However, EVs derived from two-dimensional (2D) planar culture of SCs have low yield and face challenges in large-scale production, which hinders the clinical translation of EVs. Three-dimensional (3D) culture, given its ability to more realistically simulate the in vivo environment, can not only expand SCs in large quantities, but also improve the yield and activity of EVs, changing the content of EVs and improving their therapeutic effects. In this review, we briefly describe the advantages of EVs and EV-related clinical applications, provide an overview of 3D cell culture, and finally focus on specific applications and future perspectives of EVs derived from 3D culture of different SCs.
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- Wenya Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Kunshan, 215300, Jiangsu, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Kunshan, 215300, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Kunshan, 215300, Jiangsu, China.
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, 301 Xuefu Road, Zhenjiang, 212013, Jiangsu, China.
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Kim HI, Park J, Zhu Y, Wang X, Han Y, Zhang D. Recent advances in extracellular vesicles for therapeutic cargo delivery. Exp Mol Med 2024; 56:836-849. [PMID: 38556545 PMCID: PMC11059217 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01201-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Exosomes, which are nanosized vesicles secreted by cells, are attracting increasing interest in the field of biomedical research due to their unique properties, including biocompatibility, cargo loading capacity, and deep tissue penetration. They serve as natural signaling agents in intercellular communication, and their inherent ability to carry proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids endows them with remarkable therapeutic potential. Thus, exosomes can be exploited for diverse therapeutic applications, including chemotherapy, gene therapy, and photothermal therapy. Moreover, their capacity for homotypic targeting and self-recognition provides opportunities for personalized medicine. Despite their advantages as novel therapeutic agents, there are several challenges in optimizing cargo loading efficiency and structural stability and in defining exosome origins. Future research should include the development of large-scale, quality-controllable production methods, the refinement of drug loading strategies, and extensive in vivo studies and clinical trials. Despite the unresolved difficulties, the use of exosomes as efficient, stable, and safe therapeutic delivery systems is an interesting area in biomedical research. Therefore, this review describes exosomes and summarizes cutting-edge studies published in high-impact journals that have introduced novel or enhanced therapeutic effects using exosomes as a drug delivery system in the past 2 years. We provide an informative overview of the current state of exosome research, highlighting the unique properties and therapeutic applications of exosomes. We also emphasize challenges and future directions, underscoring the importance of addressing key issues in the field. With this review, we encourage researchers to further develop exosome-based drugs for clinical application, as such drugs may be among the most promising next-generation therapeutics.
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- Hyo In Kim
- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA
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- Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA
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- Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
- Department of Microbiology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, 54538, Republic of Korea.
- Sarcopenia Total Solution Center, Wonkwang University, Iksan, 54538, Republic of Korea.
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- Clinical and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, 30912, USA.
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Zhao H, Sun J, Yang Y. Research Progress of Photodynamic Therapy in Wound Healing: A Literature Review. J Burn Care Res 2023; 44:1327-1333. [PMID: 37747820 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irad146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
Abstract
Light is an efficient technique that has a significant influence on contemporary medicine. Photodynamic therapy (PDT), which involves the combined action of photosensitizers (PSs), oxygen, and light, has emerged as a therapeutically promising method for treating a broad variety of solid tumors and infectious diseases. Photodynamic therapy is minimally invasive, has few side effects, lightens scars, and reduces tissue loss while preserving organ structure and function. In particular, PDT has a high healing potential for wounds (PDT stimulates wound healing by enhancing re-epithelialization, promoting angiogenesis as well as modulating skin homeostasis). Wound healing involves interactions between many different processes, including coagulation, inflammation, angiogenesis, cellular migration, and proliferation. Poor wound healing with diabetes or extensive burns remains a difficult challenge. This review emphasizes PDT as a potential research field and summarizes PDT's role in wound healing, including normal wounds, chronic wounds, and aging wounds.
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- Hongqing Zhao
- Nanbu County People's Hospital, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province 637300, China
- Department of Dermatology, Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 51 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, China
- Jinzhou Medical University, No. 40 Songpo Road, Taihe District, Jinzhou City, Liaoning Province 121001, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 51 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 51 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, China
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Andalib E, Kashfi M, Mahmoudvand G, Rezaei E, Mahjoor M, Torki A, Afkhami H. Application of hypoxia-mesenchymal stem cells in treatment of anaerobic bacterial wound infection: wound healing and infection recovery. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1251956. [PMID: 37869672 PMCID: PMC10586055 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1251956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stromal cells, commonly referred to as MSCs, are a type of multipotent stem cells that are typically extracted from adipose tissue and bone marrow. In the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, MSCs and their exosomes have emerged as revolutionary tools. Researchers are now devoting greater attention to MSCs because of their ability to generate skin cells like fibroblasts and keratinocytes, as well as their distinctive potential to decrease inflammation and emit pro-angiogenic molecules at the site of wounds. More recent investigations revealed that MSCs can exert numerous direct and indirect antimicrobial effects that are immunologically mediated. Collectively, these antimicrobial properties can remove bacterial infections when the MSCs are delivered in a therapeutic setting. Regardless of the positive therapeutic potential of MSCs for a multitude of conditions, transplanted MSC cell retention continues to be a major challenge. Since MSCs are typically administered into naturally hypoxic tissues, understanding the impact of hypoxia on the functioning of MSCs is crucial. Hypoxia has been postulated to be among the factors determining the differentiation of MSCs, resulting in the production of inflammatory cytokines throughout the process of tissue regeneration and wound repair. This has opened new horizons in developing MSC-based systems as a potent therapeutic tool in oxygen-deprived regions, including anaerobic wound infection sites. This review sheds light on the role of hypoxia-MSCs in the treatment of anaerobic bacterial wound infection in terms of both their regenerative and antimicrobial activities.
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- Elahe Andalib
- Department of Microbiology, School of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, USERN Office, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Qom University of Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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Kim OH, Jeon TJ, So YI, Shin YK, Lee HJ. Applications of Bioinspired Platforms for Enhancing Immunomodulatory Function of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Int J Stem Cells 2023; 16:251-259. [PMID: 37385634 PMCID: PMC10465339 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc22211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have attracted scientific and medical interest due to their self-renewing properties, pluripotency, and paracrine function. However, one of the main limitations to the clinical application of MSCs is their loss of efficacy after transplantation in vivo. Various bioengineering technologies to provide stem cell niche-like conditions have the potential to overcome this limitation. Here, focusing on the stem cell niche microenvironment, studies to maximize the immunomodulatory potential of MSCs by controlling biomechanical stimuli, including shear stress, hydrostatic pressure, stretch, and biophysical cues, such as extracellular matrix mimetic substrates, are discussed. The application of biomechanical forces or biophysical cues to the stem cell microenvironment will be beneficial for enhancing the immunomodulatory function of MSCs during cultivation and overcoming the current limitations of MSC therapy.
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- Ok-Hyeon Kim
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Global Innovative Drugs, Graduate School of Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Global Innovative Drugs, Graduate School of Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Global Innovative Drugs, Graduate School of Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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Sousa P, Lopes B, Sousa AC, Moreira A, Coelho A, Alvites R, Alves N, Geuna S, Maurício AC. Advancements and Insights in Exosome-Based Therapies for Wound Healing: A Comprehensive Systematic Review (2018-June 2023). Biomedicines 2023; 11:2099. [PMID: 37626596 PMCID: PMC10452374 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11082099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Exosomes have shown promising potential as a therapeutic approach for wound healing. Nevertheless, the translation from experimental studies to commercially available treatments is still lacking. To assess the current state of research in this field, a systematic review was performed involving studies conducted and published over the past five years. A PubMed search was performed for English-language, full-text available papers published from 2018 to June 2023, focusing on exosomes derived from mammalian sources and their application in wound healing, particularly those involving in vivo assays. Out of 531 results, 148 papers were selected for analysis. The findings revealed that exosome-based treatments improve wound healing by increasing angiogenesis, reepithelization, collagen deposition, and decreasing scar formation. Furthermore, there was significant variability in terms of cell sources and types, biomaterials, and administration routes under investigation, indicating the need for further research in this field. Additionally, a comparative examination encompassing diverse cellular origins, types, administration pathways, or biomaterials is imperative. Furthermore, the predominance of rodent-based animal models raises concerns, as there have been limited advancements towards more complex in vivo models and scale-up assays. These constraints underscore the substantial efforts that remain necessary before attaining commercially viable and extensively applicable therapeutic approaches using exosomes.
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- Patrícia Sousa
- Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (P.S.); (B.L.); (A.C.S.); (A.M.); (A.C.); (R.A.)
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto (ICETA), Rua D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (P.S.); (B.L.); (A.C.S.); (A.M.); (A.C.); (R.A.)
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto (ICETA), Rua D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (P.S.); (B.L.); (A.C.S.); (A.M.); (A.C.); (R.A.)
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto (ICETA), Rua D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (P.S.); (B.L.); (A.C.S.); (A.M.); (A.C.); (R.A.)
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto (ICETA), Rua D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (P.S.); (B.L.); (A.C.S.); (A.M.); (A.C.); (R.A.)
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto (ICETA), Rua D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (P.S.); (B.L.); (A.C.S.); (A.M.); (A.C.); (R.A.)
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto (ICETA), Rua D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
- Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde (CESPU), Avenida Central de Gandra 1317, 4585-116 Paredes, Portugal
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- Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal;
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, Cavalieri Ottolenghi Neuroscience Institute, University of Turin, Ospedale San Luigi, 10043 Turin, Italy;
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- Departamento de Clínicas Veterinárias, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas de Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Universidade do Porto (UP), Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, No. 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; (P.S.); (B.L.); (A.C.S.); (A.M.); (A.C.); (R.A.)
- Centro de Estudos de Ciência Animal (CECA), Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto (ICETA), Rua D. Manuel II, Apartado 55142, 4051-401 Porto, Portugal
- Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science (AL4AnimalS), 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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Lee DH, Yun DW, Kim YH, Im GB, Hyun J, Park HS, Bhang SH, Choi SH. Various Three-Dimensional Culture Methods and Cell Types for Exosome Production. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2023; 20:621-635. [PMID: 37269439 PMCID: PMC10313642 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-023-00551-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Cell-based therapies have been used as promising treatments for several untreatable diseases. However, cell-based therapies have side effects such as tumorigenesis and immune responses. To overcome these side effects, therapeutic effects of exosomes have been researched as replacements for cell-based therapies. In addition, exosomes reduced the risk that can be induced by cell-based therapies. Exosomes contain biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids that play an essential role in cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions during biological processes. Since the introduction of exosomes, those have been proven perpetually as one of the most effective and therapeutic methods for incurable diseases. Much research has been conducted to enhance the properties of exosomes, including immune regulation, tissue repair, and regeneration. However, yield rate of exosomes is the critical obstacle that should be overcome for practical cell-free therapy. Three-dimensional (3D) culture methods are introduced as a breakthrough to get higher production yields of exosomes. For example, hanging drop and microwell were well known 3D culture methods and easy to use without invasiveness. However, these methods have limitation in mass production of exosomes. Therefore, a scaffold, spinner flask, and fiber bioreactor were introduced for mass production of exosomes isolated from various cell types. Furthermore, exosomes treatments derived from 3D cultured cells showed enhanced cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and immunosuppressive properties. This review provides therapeutic applications of exosomes using 3D culture methods.
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- Dong-Hyun Lee
- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-Ro, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-Ro, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-Ro, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-Ro, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-Ro, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-Ro, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), 2066 Seobu-Ro, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Joorabloo A, Liu T. Engineering exosome-based biomimetic nanovehicles for wound healing. J Control Release 2023; 356:463-480. [PMID: 36907562 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
Abstract
Complexity and difficulties in wound management are pressing concerns that affect patients' quality of life and may result in tissue infection, necrosis, and loss of local and systemic functions. Hence, novel approaches to accelerate wound healing are being actively explored over the last decade. Exosomes as important mediators of intercellular communications are promising natural nanocarriers due to their biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, drug loading and targeting capacities, and innate stability. More importantly, exosomes are developed as a versatile pharmaceutical engineering platform for wound repair. This review provides an overview of the biological and physiological functions of exosomes derived from a variety of biological origins during wound healing phases, strategies for exosomal engineering, and therapeutic applications in skin regeneration.
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- Alireza Joorabloo
- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, Australia
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- NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Westmead, Australia.
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Mi P, Liu JL, Qi BP, Wei BM, Xu CZ, Zhu L. Stem cell-derived exosomes for chronic wound repair. Cell Tissue Res 2023; 391:419-423. [PMID: 36705748 DOI: 10.1007/s00441-023-03742-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Stem cells possess the capability of self-renewal and multipotency, which endows them with great application potential in wound repair fields. Yet, several problems including immune concerns, ethical debates, and oncogenicity impede the broad and deep advance of stem cell-based products. Recently, owing to their abundant resources, excellent biocompatibility, and ease of being engineered, stem cell-derived exosomes were proved to be promising nanomedicine for curing chronic wounds. What is more, stem cell-derived exosomes are almost the mini record of their maternal cells, which even equipped them with the unique characteristics of stem cells. Chronic wound healing efficacy is dominated by several complicated factors, especially the excessive inflammation conditions and impaired vessels. Therefore, this review tries to concentrate on the current advances of stem cell-derived exosomes for reducing inflammation and promoting angiogenesis in chronic wound healing processes. Last but not least, the existing limitations and future perspectives of stem cell-derived exosomes for chronic wound treatment are also outlined.
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- Peng Mi
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Changqing Garden, Wuhan, 430023, Hubei, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Changqing Garden, Wuhan, 430023, Hubei, China
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- Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Occurrence and Intervention of Rheumatic Diseases, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China. .,School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Hubei Minzu University, Xueyuan Road, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Changqing Garden, Wuhan, 430023, Hubei, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Changqing Garden, Wuhan, 430023, Hubei, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Changqing Garden, Wuhan, 430023, Hubei, China.
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Zhao H, Li Z, Wang Y, Zhou K, Li H, Bi S, Wang Y, Wu W, Huang Y, Peng B, Tang J, Pan B, Wang B, Chen Z, Zhang Z. Bioengineered MSC-derived exosomes in skin wound repair and regeneration. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1029671. [PMID: 36923255 PMCID: PMC10009159 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1029671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Refractory skin defects such as pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and vascular ulcers represent a challenge for clinicians and researchers in many aspects. The treatment strategies for wound healing have high cost and limited efficacy. To ease the financial and psychological burden on patients, a more effective therapeutic approach is needed to address the chronic wound. MSC-derived exosomes (MSC-exosomes), the main bioactive extracellular vesicles of the paracrine effect of MSCs, have been proposed as a new potential cell-free approach for wound healing and skin regeneration. The benefits of MSC-exosomes include their ability to promote angiogenesis and cell proliferation, increase collagen production, regulate inflammation, and finally improve tissue regenerative capacity. However, poor targeting and easy removability of MSC-exosomes from the wound are major obstacles to their use in clinical therapy. Thus, the concept of bioengineering technology has been introduced to modify exosomes, enabling higher concentrations and construction of particles of greater stability with specific therapeutic capability. The use of biomaterials to load MSC-exosomes may be a promising strategy to concentrate dose, create the desired therapeutic efficacy, and maintain a sustained release effect. The beneficial role of MSC-exosomes in wound healing is been widely accepted; however, the potential of bioengineering-modified MSC-exosomes remains unclear. In this review, we attempt to summarize the therapeutic applications of modified MSC-exosomes in wound healing and skin regeneration. The challenges and prospects of bioengineered MSC-exosomes are also discussed.
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- Hanxing Zhao
- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, West China Tianfu Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Serras A, Camões S, Rodrigues J, Miranda J. P11-26 Exosomes derived from primed mesenchymal stem cells improve cell viability on an APAP-induced hepatic injury in vitro model. Toxicol Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2022.07.476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Branco S, Camões S, Miranda J. P05-07 IFN-γ and TNF-α enhances immunosuppressive and skin regenerative effects of MSC-derived secretome. Toxicol Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2022.07.316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hazrati A, Malekpour K, Soudi S, Hashemi SM. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells spheroid culture effect on the therapeutic efficacy of these cells and their exosomes: A new strategy to overcome cell therapy limitations. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 152:113211. [PMID: 35696942 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Cell therapy is one of the new treatment methods in which mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (MSCs) transplantation is one of the cells widely used in this field. The results of MSCs application in the clinic prove their therapeutic efficacy. For this reason, many clinical trials have been designed based on the application of MSCs for various diseases, especially inflammatory disease and regenerative medicine. These cells perform their therapeutic functions through multiple mechanisms, including the differentiative potential, immunomodulatory properties, production of therapeutic exosomes, production of growth factors and cytokines, and anti-apoptotic effects. Exosomes are nanosized extracellular vesicles (EVs) that change target cell functions by transferring different cargos. The therapeutic ability of MSCs-derived exosomes has been demonstrated in many studies. However, some limitations, such as the low production of exosomes by cells and the need for large amounts of them and also their limited therapeutic ability, have encouraged researchers to find methods that increase exosomes' therapeutic potential. One of these methods is the spheroid culture of MSCs. Studies show that the three-dimensional culture (3DCC) of MSCs in the form of multicellular spheroids increases the therapeutic efficacy of these cells in laboratory and animal applications. In addition, the spheroid culture of MSCs leads to enhanced therapeutic properties of their exosomes and production rate. Due to the novelty of the field of using 3DCC MSCs-derived exosomes, examination of their properties and the results of their therapeutic application can increase our view of this field. This review discussed MSCs and their exosomes enhanced properties in spheroid culture.
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- Ali Hazrati
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Muire PJ, Thompson MA, Christy RJ, Natesan S. Advances in Immunomodulation and Immune Engineering Approaches to Improve Healing of Extremity Wounds. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:4074. [PMID: 35456892 PMCID: PMC9032453 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Delayed healing of traumatic wounds often stems from a dysregulated immune response initiated or exacerbated by existing comorbidities, multiple tissue injury or wound contamination. Over decades, approaches towards alleviating wound inflammation have been centered on interventions capable of a collective dampening of various inflammatory factors and/or cells. However, a progressive understanding of immune physiology has rendered deeper knowledge on the dynamic interplay of secreted factors and effector cells following an acute injury. There is a wide body of literature, both in vitro and in vivo, abstracted on the immunomodulatory approaches to control inflammation. Recently, targeted modulation of the immune response via biotechnological approaches and biomaterials has gained attention as a means to restore the pro-healing phenotype and promote tissue regeneration. In order to fully realize the potential of these approaches in traumatic wounds, a critical and nuanced understanding of the relationships between immune dysregulation and healing outcomes is needed. This review provides an insight on paradigm shift towards interventional approaches to control exacerbated immune response following a traumatic injury from an agonistic to a targeted path. We address such a need by (1) providing a targeted discussion of the wound healing processes to assist in the identification of novel therapeutic targets and (2) highlighting emerging technologies and interventions that utilize an immunoengineering-based approach. In addition, we have underscored the importance of immune engineering as an emerging tool to provide precision medicine as an option to modulate acute immune response following a traumatic injury. Finally, an overview is provided on how an intervention can follow through a successful clinical application and regulatory pathway following laboratory and animal model evaluation.
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- Preeti J. Muire
- Combat Wound Care Research Department, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234, USA; (M.A.T.); (R.J.C.)
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- Combat Wound Care Research Department, US Army Institute of Surgical Research, JBSA Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234, USA; (M.A.T.); (R.J.C.)
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