Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(12), P. 5418 - 5436
Published: May 19, 2023
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
have
been
implicated
in
the
spread
of
neuropathology
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
but
their
involvement
behavioral
outcomes
linked
to
AD
remains
be
determined.
METHODS
EVs
isolated
from
post
mortem
brain
tissue
control,
AD,
or
frontotemporal
dementia
(FTD)
donors,
as
well
APP/PS1
mice,
were
injected
into
hippocampi
wild‐type
(WT)
a
humanized
Tau
mouse
model
(hTau/mTauKO).
Memory
tests
carried
out.
Differentially
expressed
proteins
assessed
by
proteomics.
RESULTS
Both
AD‐EVs
and
APP/PS1‐EVs
trigger
memory
impairment
WT
mice.
We
further
demonstrate
that
FTD‐EVs
carry
protein,
present
altered
protein
composition
associated
with
synapse
regulation
transmission,
hTau/mTauKO
DISCUSSION
Results
negative
impacts
on
mice
suggest
that,
addition
spreading
pathology,
may
contribute
FTD.
Highlights
Aβ
was
detected
enriched
PSP
FTD
tissue.
AD‐derived
induce
cognitive
AD‐
FTD‐derived
Proteomics
findings
associate
dysregulation
tauopathies.
Journal of Extracellular Vesicles,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
In
neurodegenerative
diseases,
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
transfer
pathogenic
molecules
and
are
consequently
involved
in
disease
progression.
We
have
investigated
the
proteomic
profiles
of
EVs
that
were
isolated
from
four
different
human-induced
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
neural
cell
types
(excitatory
neurons,
astrocytes,
microglia-like
cells,
oligodendrocyte-like
cells).
Novel
type-specific
EV
protein
markers
then
identified
for
excitatory
neurons
(ATP1A3,
NCAM1),
astrocytes
(LRP1,
ITGA6),
cells
(ITGAM,
LCP1),
(LAMP2,
FTH1),
as
well
16
pan-EV
marker
candidates,
including
integrins
annexins.
To
further
demonstrate
how
cell-type-specific
may
be
Alzheimer's
(AD),
we
performed
co-expression
network
analysis
conducted
type
assessments
proteomes
brain-derived
control,
mild
cognitive
impairment,
AD
cases.
A
module
enriched
astrocyte-specific
was
most
significantly
associated
with
pathology
suggesting
an
important
role
The
hub
this
module,
integrin-β1
(ITGB1),
found
to
elevated
total
brain
β-amyloid
tau
load
independent
cohorts.
Thus,
our
study
provides
a
featured
framework
rich
resource
future
analyses
functions
diseases
manner.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 11619 - 11645
Published: July 29, 2022
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
complex
lipid
membrane
vehicles
with
variable
expressions
of
molecular
cargo,
composed
diverse
subpopulations
that
participate
in
the
intercellular
signaling
biological
responses
disease.
EV-based
liquid
biopsies
demonstrate
invaluable
clinical
potential
for
overhauling
current
practices
disease
management.
Yet,
EV
heterogeneity
is
a
major
needle-in-a-haystack
challenge
to
translate
their
use
into
practice.
In
this
review,
existing
digital
assays
will
be
discussed
analyze
EVs
at
single
vesicle
resolution,
and
future
opportunities
optimize
throughput,
multiplexing,
sensitivity
highlighted.
Furthermore,
review
outline
challenges
impact
translation
technologies
diagnostics
treatment
monitoring.
Acta Neuropathologica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(5), P. 515 - 540
Published: April 4, 2023
Abstract
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
including
exosomes,
microvesicles,
and
oncosomes,
are
nano-sized
particles
enclosed
by
a
lipid
bilayer.
EVs
released
virtually
all
eukaryotic
cells
have
been
shown
to
contribute
intercellular
communication
transporting
proteins,
lipids,
nucleic
acids.
In
the
context
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
may
carry
toxic,
misfolded
forms
amyloidogenic
proteins
facilitate
their
spread
recipient
in
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
CNS-originating
can
cross
blood–brain
barrier
into
bloodstream
be
found
other
body
fluids,
saliva,
tears,
urine.
originating
CNS
represent
an
attractive
source
biomarkers
for
because
they
contain
cell-
cell
state-specific
biological
materials.
recent
years,
multiple
papers
reported
use
this
strategy
identification
quantitation
Parkinson’s
disease
atypical
parkinsonian
disorders.
However,
certain
technical
issues
yet
standardized,
such
as
best
surface
markers
isolation
type-specific
validating
cellular
origin
EVs.
Here,
we
review
research
using
biomarker
studies,
primarily
disorders,
highlight
challenges,
propose
strategies
overcoming
them.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 2730 - 2730
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
a
diverse
group
of
cell-derived
exocytosed
particles,
are
pivotal
in
mediating
intercellular
communication
due
to
their
ability
selectively
transfer
biomolecules
specific
cell
types.
EVs,
composed
proteins,
nucleic
acids,
and
lipids,
taken
up
by
cells
affect
variety
signaling
cascades.
Research
the
field
has
primarily
focused
on
stem
with
particular
focus
mesenchymal
cells,
for
potential
therapeutic
benefits.
Recently,
tissue-specific
EVs
or
type-specific
extracellular
(CTS-EVs),
have
garnered
attention
unique
biogenesis
molecular
composition
because
they
enable
highly
targeted
cell-specific
communication.
Various
studies
outlined
roles
that
CTS-EVs
play
physiological
function
maintenance
homeostasis,
including
immune
modulation,
tissue
regeneration,
organ
development.
These
properties
also
exploited
disease
propagation,
such
as
cancer,
neurological
disorders,
infectious
diseases,
autoimmune
conditions,
more.
The
insights
gained
from
analyzing
different
biological
not
only
enhance
our
understanding
pathogenesis
but
open
new
avenues
innovative
diagnostic
biomarkers
targets
wide
spectrum
medical
conditions.
This
review
comprehensively
outlines
current
CTS-EV
origins,
within
normal
physiology,
implications
diseased
states.
Molecular Aspects of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
91, P. 101155 - 101155
Published: Nov. 28, 2022
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
released
from
all
cells
in
the
body,
forming
an
important
intercellular
communication
network
that
contributes
to
health
and
disease.
The
contents
of
EVs
cell
source-specific,
inducing
distinct
signaling
responses
recipient
cells.
specificity
their
accumulation
fluid
spaces
accessible
for
liquid
biopsies
make
them
highly
attractive
as
potential
biomarkers
therapies
duality
favorable
(therapeutic)
or
unfavorable
(pathological)
messengers
is
context
dependent
remains
be
fully
determined
homeostasis
various
disease
states.
This
review
describes
use
biomarkers,
drug
delivery
vehicles,
regenerative
therapeutics,
highlighting
examples
involving
viral
infections,
cancer,
neurological
diseases.
There
growing
interest
provide
personalized
therapy
based
on
individual
patient
characteristics.
Increasing
evidence
suggests
EV
therapeutic
approaches
ideal
medicine
due
diversity
multifunctionality
EVs.
The
membrane
protein
TREM2
(Triggering
Receptor
Expressed
on
Myeloid
cells
2)
regulates
key
microglial
functions
including
phagocytosis
and
chemotaxis.
Loss-of-function
variants
of
are
associated
with
increased
risk
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
Because
abnormalities
in
Ca
2+
signaling
have
been
observed
several
AD
models,
we
investigated
regulation
human
induced
pluripotent
stem
cell-derived
microglia
(iPSC-microglia)
genetic
deletion
TREM2.
We
found
that
iPSC-microglia
lacking
(TREM2
KO)
show
exaggerated
signals
response
to
purinergic
agonists,
such
as
ADP,
shape
injury
responses.
This
ADP
hypersensitivity,
driven
by
expression
P2Y
12
13
receptors,
results
greater
release
from
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
stores,
which
triggers
sustained
influx
through
Orai
channels
alters
cell
motility
KO
microglia.
Using
expressing
genetically
encoded
probe,
Salsa6f,
cytosolic
tunes
a
extent
Despite
showing
overall
displacement,
exhibit
reduced
directional
chemotaxis
along
gradients.
Accordingly,
chemotactic
defect
was
rescued
reducing
using
receptor
antagonist.
Our
loss
confers
signals,
suggesting
window
for
optimal
motility.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(37)
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Neuron-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(NDEVs)
are
potential
biomarkers
of
neurological
diseases
although
their
reliable
molecular
target
is
not
well
established.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
ATPase
Na
+
/K
transporting
subunit
alpha
3
(ATP1A3)
abundantly
expressed
in
(EVs)
isolated
from
induced
human
neuron,
brain,
cerebrospinal
fluid,
and
plasma
comparison
with
the
presumed
NDEV
markers
NCAM1
L1CAM
by
using
super-resolution
microscopy
biochemical
assessments.
Proteomic
analysis
immunoprecipitated
ATP1A3
brain-derived
EVs
shows
higher
enrichment
synaptic
cargo
proteins
relevant
to
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
compared
or
LICAM
EVs.
Single
particle
elevated
amyloid-β
positivity
AD
plasma,
providing
better
diagnostic
prediction
over
other
biomarkers.
Thus,
a
isolate
biofluids
for
research.
Pharmacological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
76(2), P. 199 - 227
Published: Dec. 19, 2023
Abstract
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
have
emerged
as
an
attractive
liquid
biopsy
approach
in
the
diagnosis
and
prognosis
of
multiple
diseases
disorders.
The
feasibility
enriching
specific
subpopulations
EVs
from
biofluids
based
on
their
unique
surface
markers
has
opened
novel
opportunities
to
gain
molecular
insight
various
tissues
organs,
including
brain.
Over
past
decade,
bodily
fluids
been
extensively
studied
for
biomarkers
associated
with
neurological
disorders,
such
Alzheimer9s
disease,
Parkinson9s
schizophrenia,
bipolar
disorder,
major
depressive
substance
use
human
immunodeficiency
virus–associated
neurocognitive
cancer/treatment-induced
neurodegeneration.
These
studies
focused
isolation
cargo
characterization
either
total
or
brain
cells,
neuron-,
astrocyte-,
microglia-,
oligodendrocyte-,
pericyte-,
endothelial-derived
achieve
early
predict
treatment
intervention
outcomes.
findings
these
demonstrated
that
could
serve
a
repetitive
less
invasive
source
valuable
information
supplementing
existing
costly
neuroimaging
techniques
relatively
measures,
like
lumbar
puncture.
However,
initial
excitement
surrounding
blood-based
brain-related
tempered
by
challenges,
lack
central
nervous
system
specificity
EV
markers,
lengthy
protocols,
absence
standardized
procedures
biological
sample
collection,
isolation,
characterization.
Nevertheless,
rapid
advancements
field,
supported
improved
methods
sensitive
assays
characterization,
cell–derived
continue
offer
unparallel
significant
translational
implications
Significance
Statement
present
Characterizing
holds
potential
yield
information,
thereby
significantly
impacting
development
This
paper
reviewed
methodology
employed
isolate
extracellular
derived
cells
biofluids,
utility
enhancing
understanding
neurodegeneration,
challenges
this
research
field.
Journal of Extracellular Vesicles,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Abstract
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
have
emerged
as
critical
mediators
of
intercellular
communication
and
promising
biomarkers
therapeutics
in
the
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Human
brain‐derived
EVs
(BDEVs)
provide
a
comprehensive
snapshot
physiological
changes
brain's
environment,
however,
isolation
BDEVs
comparison
different
methods
for
this
purpose
not
been
fully
investigated.
In
study,
we
compared
yield,
morphology,
subtypes
protein
cargo
composition
isolated
from
temporal
cortex
aged
human
brains
using
three
established
separation
methods:
size‐exclusion
chromatography
(SEC),
phosphatidylserine
affinity
capture
(MagE)
sucrose
gradient
ultracentrifugation
(SG‐UC).
Our
results
showed
that
SG‐UC
method
provided
highest
yield
collected
larger
to
SEC
MagE
assessed
by
transmission
electron
microscopy
nanoparticle
tracking
analysis
(NTA).
Quantitative
tandem
mass‐tag
(TMT)
mass
spectrometry
EV
samples
identified
total
1158
proteins,
with
showing
best
enrichment
common
proteins
less
contamination
non‐EV
proteins.
addition,
were
enriched
associated
ATP
activity
CNS
maintenance,
abundant
neuronal
oligodendrocytic
molecules.
contrast,
more
molecules
related
lipoproteins,
cell‐substrate
junction
microglia,
whereas
highly
extracellular
matrix,
Alzheimer's
disease
astrocytes.
Finally,
validated
proteomic
performing
single‐particle
super‐resolution
flow
cytometry.
Overall,
our
findings
demonstrate
differences
size,
single
assay
methods,
suggesting
choice
will
significant
impact
on
downstream
discovery.