Background:
Heart
transplant
(HTx)
is
gold-standard
therapy
for
patients
with
end-stage
heart
failure.
Cardiac
rehabilitation
(CR)
a
multidisciplinary
intervention
shown
to
improve
cardiovascular
prognosis
and
quality
of
life.
The
aim
in
this
randomized
controlled
trial
explore
the
safety
efficacy
cardiac
telerehabilitation
after
HTx.
In
addition,
biomarkers
outcomes
will
be
identified,
as
data
that
enable
treatment
tailored
patient
phenotype.Methods:
Patients
HTx
recruited
at
IRCCS
S.
Maria
Nascente
–
Fondazione
Don
Gnocchi,
Milan,
Italy
(n=40).
Consenting
participants
randomly
allocated
either
two
groups
(1:1):
an
group
who
receive
on-site
CR
followed
by
12
weeks
telerehabilitation,
or
control
standard
homecare
exercise
programme.
Recruitment
began
on
20th
May
2023
expected
continue
until
2025.
Socio-demographic
characteristics,
lifestyle,
health
status,
events,
cognitive
function,
anxiety
depression
symptoms,
life
assessed,
well
capacity
muscular
endurance.
Participants
evaluated
before
intervention,
post-CR
6
months.
analysis
circulating
extracellular
vesicles
using
Surface
Plasmon
Resonance
imaging
(SPRi),
based
rehabilomic
approach,
applied
both
pre-
post-CR.Conclusion:
This
study
approach
used
investigate
biomolecular
phenotypization
patients.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10)
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Plant-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
promising
therapeutic
agents
owing
to
their
natural
abundance,
accessibility,
and
unique
biological
properties.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
exploration
of
the
potential
plant-derived
EVs
emphasizes
anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial,
tumor-inhibitory
effects.
Here,
we
discussed
advancements
in
isolation
purification
techniques,
such
as
ultracentrifugation
size-exclusion
chromatography,
which
critical
for
maintaining
functional
integrity
these
nanovesicles.
Next,
investigated
diverse
administration
routes
carefully
weighed
respective
advantages
challenges
related
bioavailability
patient
compliance.
Moreover,
elucidated
multifaceted
mechanisms
action
EVs,
including
roles
anti-inflammation,
antioxidation,
antitumor
activity,
modulation
gut
microbiota.
We
also
impact
on
specific
diseases
cancer
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
highlighting
importance
addressing
current
production
scalability,
regulatory
compliance,
immunogenicity.
Finally,
proposed
future
research
directions
optimizing
EV
extraction
developing
targeted
delivery
systems.
Through
efforts,
envision
seamless
integration
into
mainstream
medicine,
offering
safe
potent
alternatives
across
various
medical
disciplines.
Journal of Controlled Release,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
377, P. 880 - 898
Published: Dec. 7, 2024
Persistent
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
and
neuroinflammation
contribute
to
the
onset
progression
of
neurodegenerative
diseases,
underscoring
need
for
targeted
therapeutic
strategies
mitigate
these
effects.
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
show
promise
in
drug
delivery
due
their
biocompatibility,
ability
cross
biological
barriers,
specific
interactions
with
cell
tissue
receptors.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrated
that
human
plasma-derived
EVs
(pEVs)
exhibit
higher
brain-targeting
specificity,
while
adipose-derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(ADMSC-EVs)
offer
regenerative
immunomodulatory
properties.
We
further
investigated
potential
as
carriers
brain-targeted
delivery,
using
Donepezil
(DNZ)
model
drug.
DNZ,
a
cholinesterase
inhibitor
commonly
used
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
also
has
neuroprotective
anti-inflammatory
The
size
ranged
from
50
300
nm
surface
charge
below
-30
mV.
Both
formulations
showed
rapid
cellular
internalization,
without
toxicity,
blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
zebrafish
model.
have
analyzed
antioxidant
actions
pEVs-DNZ
ADMSC-EVs-DNZ
presence
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS).
ADMSC-EVs
significantly
reduced
inflammatory
mediators
released
by
HMC3
microglial
treatment
lowered
both
phagocytic
activity
ROS
levels
cells.
vivo
experiments
larvae
revealed
EV
proliferation
exhibited
Overall,
study
highlights
loaded
DNZ
novel
approach
treating
underlying
various
diseases.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
227, P. 521 - 535
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Huntington's
disease
(HD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
caused
by
CAG
trinucleotide
repeat
expansion
in
the
first
exon
of
huntingtin
gene.
The
protein
(Htt)
ubiquitously
expressed
and
localized
several
organelles,
including
endosomes,
where
it
plays
an
essential
role
intracellular
trafficking.
Presymptomatic
HD
associated
with
failure
energy
metabolism
oxidative
stress.
Ascorbic
acid
potent
antioxidant
that
key
modulating
neuronal
highly
concentrated
brain.
During
synaptic
activity,
neurons
take
up
ascorbic
released
glial
cells;
however,
this
process
disrupted
HD.
In
study,
we
aim
to
elucidate
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
underlying
dysfunction.
Using
electrophysiological
approach
presymptomatic
YAC128
slices,
observed
decreased
flux
from
astrocytes
neurons,
which
altered
metabolic
substrate
preferences.
efflux
recycling
were
also
cultured
mice.
We
confirmed
our
findings
using
GFAP-HD160Q,
mice
model
expressing
mutant
N-terminal
Htt
mainly
astrocytes.
For
time,
demonstrated
via
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs).
Decreased
number
particles
exosomal
markers
EV
fractions
Htt-KD
cells.
reduced
multivesicular
bodies
(MVBs)
striatum
electron
microscopy,
suggesting
alters
MVB
biogenesis.
EVs
containing
effectively
reactive
oxygen
species,
whereas
"free"
played
These
suggest
early
redox
imbalance
arises
release
acid-containing
Meanwhile,
decrease
likely
contributes
impairment.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 701 - 701
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Cancer
remains
a
major
challenge
in
medicine,
prompting
exploration
of
innovative
therapies.
Recent
studies
suggest
that
exercise-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
may
offer
potential
anti-cancer
benefits.
These
small,
membrane-bound
particles,
including
exosomes,
carry
bioactive
molecules
such
as
proteins
and
RNA
mediate
intercellular
communication.
Exercise
has
been
shown
to
increase
EV
secretion,
influencing
physiological
processes
like
tissue
repair,
inflammation,
metabolism.
Notably,
preclinical
have
demonstrated
EVs
can
inhibit
tumor
growth,
reduce
metastasis,
enhance
treatment
response.
For
instance,
study
using
animal
models,
were
suppress
proliferation
breast
colon
cancers.
Another
reported
these
reduced
metastatic
by
decreasing
the
migration
invasion
cancer
cells.
Additionally,
exercise-induced
found
effectiveness
chemotherapy
sensitizing
cells
treatment.
This
review
highlights
emerging
role
circulating
biomolecules,
particularly
EVs,
biology.
It
discusses
mechanisms
through
which
impact
progression,
challenges
translating
findings
clinical
practice,
future
research
directions.
Although
this
area
is
still
limited,
current
could
play
crucial
spreading
promote
better
health
patients.
Understanding
profiles
lead
therapies,
exercise
mimetics
or
targeted
drugs,
treat
cancer.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
226, P. 230 - 236
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
is
a
leading
cause
of
mortality,
affecting
∼18
million
individuals
each
year.
Obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
in
particular,
both
chronic
metabolic
disorders,
are
risk
factors
for
CVD.
The
salutary
effects
physical
activity
preventing
ameliorating
CVD
have
long
been
acknowledged,
as
it
improves
glucose
lipid
homeostasis,
alongside
attenuating
oxidative
damage,
increasing
mitochondrial
function,
ultimately
improving
cardiac
function.
Exercise
serves
catalyst
the
secretion
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
facilitating
inter-tissue
communication,
by
which
tissues
can
deliver
important
signals
from
one
tissue
to
another.
In
recent
years,
an
number
studies
focused
on
cargo
encapsulated
within
exercise-derived
EVs,
well
orchestration
crosstalk
aimed
at
modulating
metabolism
function
CVDs.
precise
mechanisms
underpinning
cardioprotective
properties
however,
remains
only
partially
elucidated.
This
review
explores
novel
EV
based
therapeutic
options
and,
EVs
derived
models
exercise
alter
enhance
cardiovascular
outcomes.
Contemporary Clinical Trials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
136, P. 107415 - 107415
Published: Dec. 17, 2023
Heart
transplant
(HTx)
is
gold-standard
therapy
for
patients
with
end-stage
heart
failure.
Cardiac
rehabilitation
(CR)
a
multidisciplinary
intervention
shown
to
improve
cardiovascular
prognosis
and
quality
of
life.
The
aim
in
this
randomized
controlled
trial
explore
the
safety
efficacy
cardiac
telerehabilitation
after
HTx.
In
addition,
biomarkers
outcomes
will
be
identified,
as
data
that
enable
treatment
tailored
patient
phenotype.
Patients
HTx
recruited
at
IRCCS
S.
Maria
Nascente
–
Fondazione
Don
Gnocchi,
Milan,
Italy
(n
=
40).
Consenting
participants
randomly
allocated
either
two
groups
(1:1):
an
group
who
receive
on-site
CR
followed
by
12
weeks
telerehabilitation,
or
control
standard
homecare
exercise
programme.
Recruitment
began
on
20th
May
2023
expected
continue
until
2025.
Socio-demographic
characteristics,
lifestyle,
health
status,
events,
cognitive
function,
anxiety
depression
symptoms,
life
assessed,
well
capacity
muscular
endurance.
Participants
evaluated
before
intervention,
post-CR
6
months.
analysis
circulating
extracellular
vesicles
using
Surface
Plasmon
Resonance
imaging
(SPRi),
based
rehabilomic
approach,
applied
both
pre-
post-CR.
This
study
approach
used
investigate
biomolecular
phenotypization
patients.
Trial
registration
number:
ClinicalTrials.gov
Identifier:
NCT05824364.