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Exosomes as drug carriers for clinical application
Cuixia Di1,2, Qianjing Zhang1,2,3, Yupei Wang1,2,3
1a Department of Radiation Medicine , Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences , Lanzhou , China.
Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology
|November 16, 2018
Summary
Exosomes, nanoscale vesicles, show promise as drug delivery vehicles and in overcoming cancer therapy resistance. This review explores their application in cancer treatment and nanocarrier potential.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Nanomedicine
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Exosomes are nanoscale vesicles secreted by cells, crucial for intercellular communication.
- They transport proteins and nucleic acids, functioning similarly to synthetic nanoparticles.
- Exosomes are being investigated for their role in drug delivery and cancer therapy resistance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of exosomes as nanocarriers for drug and gene delivery.
- To discuss the current status of exosome-based cancer therapy.
- To explore how understanding exosome-mediated chemoresistance can improve cancer treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of exosome research.
- Analysis of exosome properties relevant to nanocarrier function.
- Examination of studies on exosome-induced chemoresistance and radioresistance.
Main Results:
- Exosomes possess advantageous properties for targeted drug/gene delivery.
- Exosomes can induce chemoresistance and radioresistance in tumor cells.
- Mechanisms of exosome-mediated resistance offer insights for overcoming treatment failure.
Conclusions:
- Exosomes are highly promising as nanocarriers in targeted cancer therapy.
- Further research into exosome-tumor cell interactions is vital for advancing cancer treatment strategies.
- Harnessing exosome functions can lead to novel approaches to combat cancer therapy resistance.
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