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Preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy disorder, involves complex interactions. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) from maternal and placental sources may play a key role in its development and progression.

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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Cellular Biology

Background:

  • Preeclampsia is a major cause of maternal and neonatal mortality.
  • Its exact pathophysiology involving maternal and placental factors remains unclear.
  • Cell-to-cell communication via extracellular vesicles (EVs) is crucial for pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in preeclampsia pathogenesis.
  • To explore interactions between placental- and maternal-derived EVs.
  • To assess the potential of EVs as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for preeclampsia.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on extracellular vesicles (EVs) in preeclampsia.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on EVs from maternal vasculature, blood cells, and placental syncytiotrophoblasts.
  • Examination of how EV concentrations and contents contribute to preeclampsia pathophysiology.

Main Results:

  • Changes in maternal and placental EVs may promote inflammation and coagulation in preeclampsia.
  • EVs derived from maternal vasculature, blood, and placenta are implicated in preeclampsia.
  • Interactions among these EVs are hypothesized to drive disease initiation and progression.

Conclusions:

  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are significantly involved in preeclampsia pathogenesis.
  • Understanding EV contributions could lead to novel diagnostic and prognostic tools.
  • Further research into EV interactions is crucial for managing preeclampsia.