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  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Exosomes are vesicles involved in intercellular communication, transporting proteins and nucleic acids.
  • Bone cells, including osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and stromal cells, utilize exosomes for communication within the bone microenvironment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the local and systemic effects of bone-derived exosomes.
  • To discuss the therapeutic potential of exosomes in skeletal disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on exosome function in bone biology.
  • Analysis of exosome-mediated intercellular communication in the bone microenvironment.

Main Results:

  • Bone-derived exosomes play a significant role in regulating bone cell function and homeostasis.
  • Exosomes facilitate the transfer of bioactive molecules influencing bone remodeling and repair.

Conclusions:

  • Bone-derived exosomes are crucial mediators of skeletal cell communication.
  • Exosomes represent a promising platform for targeted molecular delivery in treating skeletal diseases.