Extracellular vesicles as tools and targets in therapy for diseases

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized, membranous structures secreted into the extracellular space. Tapping into the unique composition of EVs could unlock advanced diagnostic and therapeutic avenues in the future.

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• 1 They exhibit diverse sizes, contents, and surface markers and are ubiquitously released from cells under normal and pathological conditions.
• 2 Human serum is a rich source of these EVs, though their isolation from serum proteins and non-EV lipid particles poses challenges.
• 3 These vesicles transport various cellular components such as proteins, mRNAs, miRNAs, DNA, and lipids across distances, influencing numerous physiological and pathological events, including those within the tumor microenvironment (TME).

Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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