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  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology

Background:

  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized, membrane-bound structures released by cells.
  • EVs transport proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, mediating intercellular communication.
  • They play roles in physiological processes and disease development, indicating biomarker potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of EVs in microvascular endothelium function.
  • To analyze EV uptake by endothelial cells.
  • To examine the release of endothelial-derived EVs and their impact on other cells.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on extracellular vesicles.
  • Analysis of research on microvesicle and exosome interactions with endothelium.
  • Examination of endothelial cell-derived EV release and signaling.

Main Results:

  • EVs are crucial for cell-to-cell communication via cargo transfer.
  • Endothelial cells both take up and release EVs, influencing vascular function.
  • EVs contribute to homeostasis and disease progression.

Conclusions:

  • Extracellular vesicles are key mediators of microvascular endothelium function.
  • Understanding EV dynamics is vital for their therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
  • EVs represent promising biomarkers and therapeutic agents in vascular biology.