Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3), С. 669 - 73
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
membrane-bound
structures
that
carry
proteins,
lipids,
RNA,
and
DNA,
playing
key
roles
in
cell
communication
material
transport.
Recent
research
highlights
their
potential
as
disease
biomarkers
due
to
stability
bodily
fluids.
This
study
explores
using
tau
TDP-43
proteins
plasma
EVs
diagnostic
for
frontotemporal
dementia
(FTD)
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS).
Analyzing
from
clinical
cohorts,
the
found
3R/4R
ratio
levels
effectively
differentiate
between
groups
with
high
accuracy.
Notably,
EV
demonstrate
higher
accuracy
compared
direct
testing,
providing
new
insights
approaches
future
practice.
Further
is
needed
validate
these
diverse
populations
establish
standardized
protocols.
Future
studies
should
continue
explore
of
a
broader
range
neurodegenerative
diseases
delve
deeper
into
mechanisms
secretion
sorting
enhance
utility.
Journal of Extracellular Vesicles,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(6)
Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024
Abstract
Isolation
of
neuron‐derived
extracellular
vesicles
(NDEVs)
with
L1
Cell
Adhesion
Molecule
(L1CAM)‐specific
antibodies
has
been
widely
used
to
identify
blood
biomarkers
CNS
disorders.
However,
full
methodological
validation
requires
demonstration
L1CAM
in
individual
NDEVs
and
lower
levels
or
absence
EVs
from
other
cells.
Here,
we
multiple
single‐EV
techniques
establish
the
neuronal
origin
determine
abundance
L1CAM‐positive
human
blood.
epitopes
ectodomain
are
shown
be
co‐expressed
on
single‐EVs
proteins
β‐III‐tubulin,
GAP43,
VAMP2,
which
increase
parallel
enrichment
EVs.
Levels
carrying
VAMP2
β‐III‐tubulin
range
30%
63%,
contrast
0.8%–3.9%
L1CAM‐negative
Plasma
fluid‐phase
does
not
bind
single‐EVs.
Our
findings
support
use
as
a
target
for
isolating
plasma
leveraging
their
cargo
reflecting
function.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
have
emerged
as
novel
blood-based
biomarkers
for
various
pathologies.
The
development
of
methods
to
enrich
cell-specific
EVs
from
biofluids
has
enabled
us
monitor
difficult-to-access
organs,
such
the
brain,
in
real
time
without
disrupting
their
function,
thus
serving
liquid
biopsy.
Burgeoning
evidence
indicates
that
contents
neuron-derived
(NDEs)
blood
reveal
dynamic
alterations
occur
during
neurodegenerative
pathogenesis,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
reflecting
a
disease-specific
molecular
signature.
Among
these
AD-specific
changes
is
brain
insulin-signaling
dysregulation,
which
cannot
be
assessed
clinically
living
patient
and
remains
an
unexplained
co-occurrence
AD
pathogenesis.
This
review
focused
on
delineating
how
NDEs
may
begin
close
gap
between
identifying
associated
with
insulin
dysregulation
reliably
patients
its
connection
AD.
approach
could
lead
identification
early
less-invasive
diagnostic
HIGHLIGHTS:
Neuron-derived
extracellular
isolated
peripheral
blood.
reflect
signature
(AD).
Brain
plays
critical
role
predict
dysregulation.
offer
Journal of Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
44(40), С. e1170242024 - e1170242024
Опубликована: Окт. 2, 2024
Communication
between
neurons
and
glia
significantly
influences
the
development
maturation,
plasticity,
disease
progressions
of
nervous
system.
As
a
new
signaling
modality,
extracellular
vesicles
display
diverse
role
for
robust
functional
regulation
through
their
protein
nucleic
acid
cargoes.
This
review
highlights
recent
breakthroughs
in
research
mechanisms
mediated
by
that
are
important
neural
development,
axonal
maintenance,
synaptic
functions,
progression
mammalian
We
will
discuss
biological
roles
released
from
neurons,
astroglia,
microglia,
oligodendroglia
system
implications
neurodegenerative
disorders.
EBioMedicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
113, С. 105605 - 105605
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
lipid-enclosed
nanovesicles
secreted
by
diverse
cell
types
that
orchestrate
intercellular
communication
through
cargo
delivery.
Their
pivotal
roles
span
from
supporting
the
development
of
normal
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
to
contributing
pathogenesis
neurological
diseases.
Particularly
noteworthy
is
their
involvement
in
propagation
pathogenic
proteins,
such
as
those
involved
neurodegenerative
disorders,
and
nucleic
acids,
closely
linking
them
disease
onset
progression.
Moreover,
EVs
have
emerged
promising
diagnostic
biomarkers
for
disorders
tools
staging,
owing
ability
traverse
blood-brain
barrier
specific,
stable,
accessible
properties.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
realm
CNS-derived
found
peripheral
blood,
encompassing
detection
methods,
transport
mechanisms,
various
Furthermore,
we
evaluate
potentials
limitations
clinical
applications
highlight
prospective
research
directions
this
rapidly
evolving
field.
Neurobiology of Disease,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 106867 - 106867
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Behavioral
variant
of
Frontotemporal
Dementia
(bvFTD)
and
Bipolar
Disorder
(BD)
share
overlapping
symptoms,
complicating
diagnosis.
BvFTD,
especially
linked
to
C9orf72
expansions,
often
mimics
BD,
highlighting
the
need
for
reliable
biomarkers.
This
study
aimed
differentiate
bvFTD
from
BD
using
miRNA
profiles
in
neural-enriched
extracellular
vesicles
(NEVs).
A
cohort
100
subjects
was
analyzed:
40
(20
sporadic,
20
carriers),
healthy
controls.
NEVs
were
isolated
plasma
profiled
real-time
PCR.
Among
754
miRNAs,
11
significantly
deregulated
BD.
MiR-152-5p
downregulated
sporadic
bvFTD,
while
let-7b,
let-7e,
miR-18b,
miR-142-5p
altered
carriers.
patients
showed
distinct
patterns
miR-331-5p,
miR-335,
miR-345
compared
bvFTD.
Bioinformatics
analyses
revealed
that
common
long
non-coding
RNA
(lncRNA)
targets,
including
XIST,
NEAT1,
OIP5-AS1,
suggesting
their
involvement
molecular
networks
relevant
C9orf72-related
These
signatures
can
cases,
offer
insights
into
disease
pathways.
Further
research
is
needed
validate
these
findings
explore
clinical
application.
European Neuropsychopharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
94, С. 59 - 75
Опубликована: Март 9, 2025
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
small,
membrane-bound
particles
that
naturally
released
by
nearly
all
cell
types
in
the
body.
They
serve
as
molecular
biosignatures,
reflecting
state
of
their
cells
origin
and
providing
a
non-invasive
peripheral
marker
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
activity
under
physiological
pathological
conditions.
We
conducted
systematic
review
(ID:
CRD42024528824)
studies
investigating
use
EVs
mood
disorders
within
clinical
populations.
screened
articles
indexed
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Scopus,
ISI
Web
Science,
APA
PsycInfo
from
January
2010
to
October
2024.
Available
research
has
focused
on
four
key
areas:
(1)
EV
cargo
mechanistic
diagnostic
biomarkers;
(2)
predictive
or
tracking
biomarkers
for
antidepressant
response;
(3)
neuroimaging
correlates;
(4)
physical
properties.
Most
examined
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD),
with
others
addressing
bipolar
(BD),
adolescent
depression,
postpartum
late-life
depression.
Notably,
only
35,55
%
utilized
brain-derived
EVs.
Through
analyses
EV-derived
miRNA,
proteins,
mtDNA,
metabolites,
these
have
explored
neural
mitochondrial
function,
brain
insulin
resistance,
neurogenesis,
neuroinflammation,
blood-brain
barrier
permeability
context
disorders.
Some
markers
demonstrated
potential.
This
discusses
findings,
limitations
current
research,
future
directions
leveraging
study
Molecular Neurobiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
Abstract
Transmembrane
L1
cell
adhesion
molecule
(L1CAM)
is
widely
used
as
a
marker
to
enrich
for
neuron-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
especially
in
plasma.
However,
this
approach
lacks
sufficient
robust
validation.
This
study
aimed
assess
whether
human
biofluids
are
indeed
enriched
EVs,
particularly
by
L1CAM
immunoaffinity,
utilizing
multiple
sources
(plasma,
CSF,
conditioned
media
from
iPSC-derived
neurons
[iNCM])
and
different
methods
(mass
spectrometry
[MS],
nanoparticle
tracking
analysis
[NTA]).
Following
systematic
multi-step
validation
approach,
we
confirmed
isolation
of
generic
EV
populations
using
size-exclusion
chromatography
(SEC)
polymer-aided
precipitation
(PPT)—two
most
commonly
applied
methods—from
all
sources.
Neurofilament
light
(NfL)
was
detected
both
CSF
blood-derived
indicating
their
neuronal
origin.
immunoprecipitation
did
not
yield
enrichment
fractions.
Instead,
it
predominantly
found
its
free-floating
form.
Additionally,
MS-based
proteomic
CSF-derived
EVs
also
show
enrichment.
Our
validates
diverse
biofluid
several
approaches
confirms
that
some
subpopulations
Thorough
testing
across
orthogonal
methods,
however,
does
support
reliably
specific
subpopulation
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Abstract
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
the
most
prevalent
type
of
dementia,
is
characterized
by
a
biological
process
that
begins
with
development
AD
neuropathologic
change
(ADNPC)
while
individuals
remain
asymptomatic.
A
key
molecular
hallmark
ADNPC
accumulation
amyloid‐β
plaques.
β‐secretase
plays
critical
role
in
upstream
pathological
cleavage
amyloid
precursor
protein
(APP),
producing
peptides
are
prone
to
misfolding,
ultimately
contributing
plaque
formation.
Neuronal
extracellular
vesicles
(NEVs)
blood
transport
and
preserve
its
activity,
allowing
for
noninvasive
profiling
activity
detecting
early
onset
ADNPC.
In
this
study,
novel
approach
approached
assessment
patients
using
an
NEV
assay.
This
assay
identifies
NEVs
exhibiting
colocalization
markers
AD‐associated
β‐secretase,
generating
profile
each
patient.
The
represents
significant
advancement
leveraging
diagnostic
potential
NEVs,
offering
noninvasive,
quantitative
method
reliably
assessing
detect