Oncology Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(1)
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
a
malignant
neoplasm
that
typically
manifests
with
subtle
clinical
manifestations
in
its
early
stages
and
frequently
eludes
diagnosis
until
the
advanced
phases
of
disease.
The
limited
therapeutic
options
available
for
PDAC
significantly
contribute
to
high
mortality
rate,
highlighting
urgent
need
novel
biomarkers
capable
effectively
identifying
facilitating
precise
diagnosis.
pivotal
role
cellular
exosomes
both
pathogenesis
interventions
has
been
underscored.
Furthermore,
researchers
have
acknowledged
potential
as
targeted
drug
carriers
against
regulatory
cells
treating
PDAC.
present
article
aims
provide
comprehensive
review
encompassing
recent
advancements
utilizing
elucidating
mechanisms
underlying
disease
development,
patterns
metastasis,
diagnostic
techniques
treatment
strategies
associated
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 2101 - 2101
Published: May 31, 2024
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
the
most
common
type
of
pancreatic
cancer
and
currently
third
leading
cause
cancer-related
death
in
United
States
after
lung
colon
cancer.
PDAC
estimated
to
be
second
by
2030.
The
diagnosis
at
a
late
stage
underlying
for
higher
mortality
poor
prognosis
surgery.
Treatment
resistance
chemotherapy
immunotherapy
results
recurrence
surgery
prognosis.
Neoantigen
burden
CD8+
T-cell
infiltration
are
associated
with
clinical
outcomes
paucity
neoantigen-reactive
tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes
may
treatment
immunotherapy.
This
suggests
need
identify
additional
neoantigens
therapies
targeting
these
improve
PDAC.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
describing
pathophysiology,
current
strategies,
followed
target
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 1487 - 1487
Published: May 19, 2023
Exosomes
are
extracellular
nanovesicles
commonly
produced
by
mammalian
cells
that
in
recent
years
have
risen
as
a
novel
strategy
for
drug
delivery
systems
and
cancer
therapy
because
of
their
innate
specificity
high
bioavailability.
However,
there
limitations
undermine
potential.
Among
them
is
the
lack
mass
production
capacity
with
current
available
sources
failure
to
reach
intended
therapeutic
effect
insufficient
uptake
or
rapid
clearance
once
administered.
This
review
aims
show
advances
overcoming
these
presenting,
firstly,
reported
strategies
improve
exosome
exosome-like
nanovesicle
extraction
from
possible
eukaryotic
sources,
including
animals,
plants,
protozoa;
secondly,
alternative
modification
methods
functionalize
exosomes
conferring
higher
targeting
protection
organism
defenses,
which
results
an
increase
attachment
ligands
cellular
inorganic
materials.
even
when
might
address
some
obstacles
procurement
use,
still
several
aspects
need
be
addressed,
so
perspectives
matter
also
presented
analyzed
throughout
this
work.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(16), P. 2036 - 2036
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
a
primary
liver
cancer
with
high
mortality
rate
and
limited
treatment
options.
Recent
research
has
brought
attention
to
the
significant
importance
of
intercellular
communication
in
progression
HCC,
wherein
exosomes
have
been
identified
as
critical
agents
facilitating
cell-to-cell
signaling.
In
this
article,
we
investigate
impact
macrophages
both
sources
targets
shedding
light
on
intricate
interplay
between
exosome-mediated
macrophage
involvement
HCC
pathogenesis.
It
investigates
how
derived
from
cells
other
cell
types
within
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
can
influence
behavior,
polarization,
recruitment.
Furthermore,
section
explores
reciprocal
interactions
macrophage-derived
cells,
stromal
immune
elucidating
their
role
growth,
angiogenesis,
metastasis,
evasion.
The
findings
presented
here
contribute
better
understanding
offer
new
avenues
for
targeted
interventions
improved
patient
outcomes.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 3015 - 3015
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
a
major
concern
for
health
care
systems
worldwide,
since
its
mortality
remains
unaltered
despite
the
surge
in
cutting-edge
science.
The
EPH/ephrin
signaling
system
was
first
investigated
1980s.
EPH/ephrins
have
been
shown
to
exert
bidirectional
and
cell-to-cell
communication,
influencing
cellular
morphology,
adhesion,
migration
invasion.
Recent
studies
highlighted
critical
role
of
various
physiologic
processes,
including
proliferation,
survival,
synaptic
plasticity
angiogenesis.
Thus,
it
has
become
evident
that
may
compelling
effects
on
cell
homeostasis
contribute
carcinogenesis.
In
particular,
an
impact
pancreatic
morphogenesis
development,
whereas
several
EPHs
ephrins
are
altered
PDAC.
Several
clinical
preclinical
attempted
elucidate
pathway,
with
multilayered
PDAC
development.
These
highly
promising
diagnosis,
prognosis
therapeutic
management
aim
this
review
explore
obscure
aspects
concerning
physiology
pancreas.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
165, P. 115179 - 115179
Published: July 21, 2023
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
among
the
deadliest
cancers
worldwide,
primarily
due
to
its
robust
desmoplastic
stroma
and
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
which
facilitate
progression
metastasis.
In
addition,
fibrous
tissue
leads
sparse
vasculature,
high
interstitial
fluid
pressure,
hypoxia,
thereby
hindering
effective
systemic
drug
delivery
immune
cell
infiltration.
Thus,
remodeling
TME
enhance
perfusion,
increase
retention,
reverse
immunosuppression
has
become
a
key
therapeutic
strategy.
recent
years,
targeting
epigenetic
pathways
emerged
as
promising
approach
overcome
cancer
progression.
Moreover,
progress
in
nanotechnology
provided
new
opportunities
for
enhancing
efficacy
of
conventional
drugs.
Nano-based
systems
(NDDSs)
offer
several
advantages,
including
improved
pharmacokinetics,
enhanced
penetration,
reduced
toxicity.
Smart
NDDSs
enable
precise
stromal
components
augment
effectiveness
immunotherapy
through
multiple
options.
This
review
offers
an
overview
latest
nano-based
approaches
developed
achieve
superior
resistance.
We
specifically
focus
on
epigenetic-targeted
therapies
context
PDAC,
discussing
advantages
limitations
current
strategies
while
highlighting
developments.
By
emphasizing
immense
potential
improving
outcomes
our
paves
way
future
research
this
rapidly
evolving
field.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 20, P. 3379 - 3406
Published: March 1, 2025
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
one
of
the
deadliest
cancers
in
world,
mainly
because
its
powerful
pro-connective
tissue
proliferation
matrix
and
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
which
promote
progression
metastasis.
In
addition,
extracellular
leads
to
vascular
collapse,
increased
interstitial
fluid
pressure,
obstruction
lymphatic
return,
thereby
hindering
effective
drug
delivery,
deep
penetration,
immune
cell
infiltration.
Therefore,
reshaping
TME
enhance
perfusion,
increase
reverse
suppression
has
become
a
key
therapeutic
strategy.
Traditional
therapies
for
PDAC,
including
surgery,
radiation,
chemotherapy,
face
significant
limitations.
Surgery
challenging
due
location
growth,
while
chemotherapy
radiation
are
hindered
by
dense
TME.
recent
years,
advancement
nanotechnology
provided
new
opportunities
improve
efficacy.
Nanoscale
delivery
systems
(NDDSs)
provide
several
advantages,
improved
stability
vivo,
enhanced
reduced
systemic
toxicity.
However,
clinical
translation
PDAC
therapy
faces
challenges.
These
include
need
precise
targeting
control
over
release,
potential
responses
nanocarriers,
scalability
cost-effectiveness
production.
This
article
provides
an
overview
latest
nanobased
methods
achieving
better
outcomes
overcoming
resistance.
We
pay
special
attention
TME-targeted
context
discuss
advantages
limitations
current
strategies,
emphasize
promising
developments.
By
emphasizing
enormous
NDDSs
improving
treatment
patients
with
critically
discussing
traditional
challenges
faced
breakthroughs,
our
review
paves
way
future
research
this
rapidly
developing
field.
Frontiers in Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Extracellular
vesicles
are
secreted
by
almost
all
cell
types.
EVs
include
a
broader
component
known
as
exosomes
that
participate
in
cell–cell
and
tissue–tissue
communication
via
carrying
diverse
biological
signals
from
one
type
or
tissue
to
another.
play
roles
messengers
of
the
intercellular
network
mediate
different
physiological
activities
pathological
changes.
In
particular,
most
natural
carriers
functional
cargo
such
DNA,
RNA,
proteins,
thus
they
relevant
advancing
personalized
targeted
therapies
clinical
practice.
For
application
EVs,
novel
bioinformatic
models
methods
based
on
high-throughput
technologies
multi-omics
data
required
provide
deeper
understanding
their
biomedical
characteristics.
These
qualitative
quantitative
representation
for
identifying
markers,
local
cellular
inference
tracing
origin
production
distant
organ
reconstruction
targeting
influential
microenvironment
transferable
activators.
Thus,
this
perspective
paper
introduces
context
provides
an
integrative
viewpoint
state
current
research
applications.
Inflammation and Regeneration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(1)
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Abstract
Since
chimeric
antigen
receptor
T
(CAR-T)
cells
were
introduced
three
decades
ago,
the
treatment
using
these
has
led
to
outstanding
outcomes,
and
at
moment,
CAR-T
cell
therapy
is
a
well-established
mainstay
for
treating
CD19
+
malignancies
multiple
myeloma.
Despite
astonishing
results
of
in
B-cell-derived
malignancies,
several
bottlenecks
must
be
overcome
promote
its
safety
efficacy
broaden
applicability.
These
include
cumbersome
production
process,
concerns
viral
vectors,
poor
solid
tumors,
life-threatening
side
effects,
dysfunctionality
infused
over
time.
Exosomes
are
nano-sized
vesicles
that
secreted
by
all
living
play
an
essential
role
cellular
crosstalk
bridging
between
cells.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
how
existing
can
focusing
on
exosomes.
First,
delve
into
effect
tumor-derived
exosomes
function
inhibiting
their
secretion
enhance
therapy.
Afterward,
application
manufacturing
non-viral
approach
discussed.
We
also
review
latest
advancements
ex
vivo
activation
cultivation
exosomes,
as
well
potential
engineered
induction
or
boost
proliferation
Finally,
CAR-engineered
used
versatile
tool
direct
killing
tumor
delivering
intended
therapeutic
payloads
targeted
manner.
Seminars in Cancer Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
97, P. 50 - 67
Published: Nov. 11, 2023
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
an
extremely
deadly
form
of
cancer,
with
limited
progress
in
5-year
survival
rates
despite
significant
research
efforts.
The
main
challenges
treating
PDAC
include
difficulties
early
detection,
and
resistance
to
current
therapeutic
approaches
due
aggressive
molecular
microenvironment
features.
These
emphasize
the
importance
identifying
clinically
validated
biomarkers
for
detection
clinical
management.
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
particularly
exosomes,
have
emerged
as
crucial
mediators
intercellular
communication
by
transporting
cargo.
Recent
has
unveiled
their
role
initiation,
metastasis,
chemoresistance
PDAC.
Consequently,
utilizing
EVs
liquid
biopsies
holds
promise
identification
prognosis,
monitoring
drug
efficacy.
However,
numerous
limitations,
including
isolation
characterization
homogeneous
populations,
well
absence
standardized
protocols,
can
affect
reliability
studies
involving
biomarkers,
underscoring
necessity
a
prudent
approach.
also
garnered
considerable
attention
promising
delivery
system
novel
therapy
tumors.
loading
biomolecules
or
chemical
drugs
into
exosomes
subsequent
target
cells
effectively
impede
tumor
progression.
Nevertheless,
there
are
obstacles
that
must
be
overcome
ensure
accuracy
efficacy
therapies
relying
on
treatment
In
this
review,
we
examine
both
recent
advancements
remaining
obstacles,
exploring
potential
biomarker
discovery
development
vehicles.