Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1871(2), P. 119641 - 119641
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
cell-released
that
mediate
intercellular
communication
by
transferring
bioactive
cargo.
Protein
and
RNA
sorting
into
EVs
has
been
extensively
assessed,
while
selective
enrichment
of
glycans
in
remains
less
explored.
In
this
study,
a
mass
spectrometry-based
approach,
glycan
node
analysis
(GNA),
was
applied
to
broadly
assess
the
features
EVs.
Two
metastatic
variants
(lung
bone)
generated
mouse
modes
from
MDA-MB-231
human
breast
cancer
cell
line
were
as
these
known
contain
distinct
organotropic
biomolecules.
isolated
conditioned
culture
medium
tangential
flow
filtration
authenticated
standard
techniques.
GNA
revealed
several
compared
originating
cells,
particularly
those
associated
with
binding
extracellular
matrix,
which
also
observed
parental
(human
pleural
metastases).
The
bone-tropic
variant
displayed
EV
lung-tropic
one.
Additionally,
models
reduced
line.
This
study
represents
first
comprehensive
assessment
differences
between
cells
provides
evidence
diversity
is
upon
generation
lines
models.
Future
research
likely
uncover
novel
mechanisms
sorting,
shed
light
on
for
authentication
or
biomarker
purposes,
functional
roles
glycocode
(patho)physiology.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(33)
Published: June 27, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
promising
next-generation
therapeutics
and
drug
delivery
systems
due
to
demonstrated
safety
efficacy
in
preclinical
models
early-stage
clinical
trials.
There
is
an
urgent
need
address
the
immunogenicity
of
EVs
(beyond
apparent
lack
immunotoxicity)
advance
development.
To
date,
few
studies
have
assessed
unintended
immunological
recognition
EVs.
An
in-depth
understanding
EV-induced
clearance
necessary
develop
effective
therapeutic
strategies,
including
approaches
mitigate
when
undesired.
This
article
summarizes
various
factors
involved
potential
strategies
reduce
for
improved
benefit.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
204, P. 107202 - 107202
Published: May 3, 2024
Plant-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(PDEV)
constitute
nanoscale
entities
comprising
lipids,
proteins,
nucleic
acids
and
various
components
enveloped
by
the
lipid
bilayers
of
plant
cells.
These
play
a
crucial
role
in
facilitating
substance
information
transfer
not
only
between
cells
but
also
across
different
species.
Owing
to
its
safety,
stability,
abundance
raw
materials,
this
has
found
extensive
utilization
recent
years
within
research
endeavors
aimed
at
treating
diseases.
This
article
provides
an
overview
pathways
biological
characteristics
PDEV,
along
with
prevalent
methods
employed
for
isolation,
purification,
storage.
Furthermore,
we
comprehensively
outline
therapeutic
implications
diverse
sources
PDEV
musculoskeletal
system
disorders.
Additionally,
explore
as
platforms
engineering
drug
carriers,
aiming
delve
deeper
into
significance
potential
contributions
realm
system.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 1 - 8
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Extracellular
vesicles
and
lipoproteins
are
lipid-based
biological
nanoparticles
that
play
important
roles
in
(patho)physiology.
Recent
evidence
suggests
extracellular
can
interact
to
form
functional
complexes.
Such
complexes
have
been
observed
biofluids
from
healthy
human
donors
various
vitro
disease
models
such
as
breast
cancer
hepatitis
C
infection.
Lipoprotein
components
also
part
of
the
biomolecular
corona
surrounds
contributes
identity.
Potential
mechanisms
relevance
vesicle–lipoprotein
remain
poorly
understood.
This
Review
addresses
current
knowledge
interface
while
drawing
on
pre-existing
liposome
interactions
with
nanoparticles.
There
is
an
urgent
need
for
further
research
lipoprotein–extracellular
vesicle
interface,
which
could
return
mechanistic,
therapeutic,
diagnostic
findings.
Journal of Extracellular Vesicles,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
The
variable
presence
of
contaminants
in
extracellular
vesicle
(EV)
samples
is
one
the
major
contributors
to
a
lack
inter-study
reproducibility
field.
Well-known
include
protein
aggregates,
RNA-protein
complexes
and
lipoproteins,
which
resemble
EVs
shape,
size
and/or
density.
On
contrary,
polysaccharides,
such
as
hyaluronic
acid
(HA),
have
been
overlooked
EV
contaminants.
Here,
it
shown
that
low
medium
molecular
weight
HA
polymers
are
unexpectedly
retained
some
extent
fractions
using
two
common
isolation
methods
known
for
high
purity:
size-exclusion
chromatography
tangential
flow
filtration.
Although
these
techniques
capable
efficient
removal
non-EV-associated
proteins,
this
not
case
polymers,
partially
weight-dependent
manner,
especially
with
chromatography.
supramolecular
structure
hydrodynamic
likely
contribute
filtration-based
approaches.
Conversely,
were
ultracentrifugation
polymer-based
precipitation
methods,
co-isolating
other
types
has
broad
range
immunomodulatory
effects,
similar
those
ascribed
various
sources
EVs.
Therefore,
should
be
considered
future
studies
avoid
potential
inaccurate
attributions
functional
effects
Journal of Biomedical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
32(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Abstract
The
biomolecular
relevance
of
medium
supplements
is
a
key
challenge
affecting
cell
culture
practice.
composition
commonly
used
differs
from
that
physiological
environment,
the
validity
conclusions
drawn
in
vitro
studies.
This
article
discusses
advantages
and
disadvantages
common
supplements,
including
context-dependent
considerations
for
supplement
selection
to
improve
relevance,
especially
nanomedicine
extracellular
vesicle
research.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 24, 2025
Single
extracellular
vesicle
(EV)
research
holds
the
potential
to
revolutionize
our
understanding
of
cellular
communication
and
enable
breakthroughs
in
diagnostics
therapeutics.
However,
lack
a
clear,
consensus-driven
definition
single
EV
has
led
methodological
inconsistencies,
overgeneralized
interpretations,
and,
some
cases,
misleading
claims.
In
this
perspective,
we
propose
framework
for
defining
research,
critique
current
challenges
misconceptions
field,
discuss
its
implications
biomedical
applications.
We
argue
that
precise
experimental
design,
rigorous
validation,
interdisciplinary
collaboration
approaches
are
needed
establish
as
cornerstone
precision
medicine.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 139 - 139
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Hyaluronan
(HA)
is
a
critical
component
of
cell
and
tissue
matrices
an
important
signaling
molecule.
The
enzymes
that
synthesize
process
HA,
as
well
the
HA
receptors
through
which
properties
are
transmitted,
have
been
identified
in
extracellular
vesicles
implicated
context-specific
processes
associated
with
health
disease.
goal
this
review
to
present
comprehensive
summary
research
on
its
related
vesicle
biogenesis
cellular
responses
bearing
these
matrix
modulators.
When
vesicles,
assumed
be
outside
sometimes
found
CD44
or
HAS
enzyme
itself.
Hyaluronidases
may
inside
surface
via
transmembrane
domain
GPI
linkage.
implication
presenting
signals
there
greater
range
systemic
distribution
more
complex
delivery
media
than
previously
thought
for
secreted
hyaluronidase
alone.
Understanding
context
offers
new
diagnostic
therapeutic
insight.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 2, 2025
Abstract
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
and
the
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
are
essential
in
maintaining
bone
joint
health
by
facilitating
intercellular
communication,
regulating
tissue
processes
providing
structural
support.
EVs
with
a
large
surface
area
carry
diverse
biomolecules
to
steer
function
of
cells
their
surroundings.
To
understand
how
localize
specific
sites,
we
here
review
available
knowledge
on
EV
interactions
ECM
components
that
crucial
for
remodeling,
cartilage
maintenance,
immune
responses,
playing
roles
both
homeostasis
pathological
conditions,
such
as
arthritis
osteoporosis.
More
importantly,
using
analyses
animal
experimental
data,
illustrate
effect
ECM-based
biomaterials
(e.g.
hydrogels,
decellularized
matrices,
ECM-mimetic
scaffolds)
carriers
toward
effective
delivery
regenerative
immunomodulatory
therapies
tissue.
These
enable
sustained
release
targeted
EVs,
promoting
regeneration.
The
insights
this
can
be
utilized
advance
development
cutting-edge
skeletal
regeneration
disease
management.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 10401 - 10401
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
natural
carriers
of
biomolecules
that
play
a
crucial
role
in
cell-to-cell
communication
and
tissue
homeostasis
under
normal
pathological
conditions,
including
inflammatory
diseases
cancer.
Since
the
discovery
pro-regenerative
immune-modulating
properties
EVs,
EV-based
therapeutics
have
entered
clinical
trials
for
conditions
such
as
myocardial
infarction
autoimmune
diseases,
among
others.
Due
to
their
unique
advantages—such
superior
bioavailability,
substantial
packaging
capacity,
ability
traverse
biological
barriers—EVs
regarded
promising
platform
targeted
drug
delivery.
However,
achieving
sufficient
accumulation
therapeutic
agents
at
target
site
necessitates
larger
quantity
EVs
per
dose
compared
using
standalone
drugs.
This
challenge
can
be
addressed
by
administering
doses
increasing
dosage
administration,
or
enhancing
selective
cells.
In
this
review,
we
will
discuss
methods
improve
isolation
purification
approaches
enhance
cargo
packaging—including
proteins,
RNAs,
small-molecule
drugs—and
technologies
displaying
targeting
ligands
on
surface
facilitate
improved
targeting.
Ultimately,
guide
applied
development
novel
classes
overcoming
existing
technological
challenges.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(18)
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Abstract
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
nanosized
biomolecular
packages
involved
in
intercellular
communication.
EVs
released
by
all
cells,
making
them
broadly
applicable
as
therapeutic,
diagnostic,
and
mechanistic
components
(patho)physiology.
Sample
purity
is
critical
for
correctly
attributing
observed
effects
to
maximizing
therapeutic
diagnostic
performance.
Lipoprotein
contaminants
represent
a
major
challenge
sample
purity.
Lipoproteins
approximately
six
orders
of
magnitude
more
abundant
the
blood
circulation
overlap
size,
shape,
density
with
EVs.
This
study
represents
first
example
an
EV
purification
method
based
on
chemically‐induced
breakdown
lipoproteins.
Specifically,
styrene‐maleic
acid
(SMA)
copolymer
used
selectively
lipoproteins,
enabling
subsequent
size‐based
separation
products
from
plasma
The
use
polymer
followed
tangential
flow
filtration
or
size‐exclusion
chromatography
results
improved
yield,
preservation
morphology,
increased
markers,
reduced
contaminant
markers.
SMA‐based
enables
fluorescent
labeling,
reduces
interactions
macrophages,
enhances
accuracy,
sensitivity,
specificity
detect
biomarkers,
indicating
benefits
various
downstream
applications.
In
conclusion,
SMA
simple
effective
improve
yield
plasma‐derived
EVs,
which
favorably
impacts