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  • Cell Biology
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Thymic senescence, characterized by adipose involution, is linked to decreased Wnt4 and increased PPARgamma expression.
  • Wnt4 can counteract PPARgamma, preventing thymic aging, while miR27b inhibits PPARgamma and activates the Wnt pathway.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate Wnt4 and miR27b levels in Wnt4-transgenic thymic epithelial cell (TEC)-derived exosomes.
  • To demonstrate their potential in counteracting age-related thymic degeneration.
  • To visualize exosome binding and distribution in vitro and in vivo.

Main Methods:

  • Wnt4-overexpressing TECs were used to generate transgenic exosomes, analyzed via transmission electron microscopy, ELISA, and TaqMan qPCR.
  • Exosomes were tested for their ability to prevent Dexamethasone-induced TEC aging.
  • DiI lipid-stained exosomes were used for in vitro binding assays on thymus sections and in vivo tracking in mice.

Main Results:

  • Transgenic exosomes exhibited elevated Wnt4 and miR27b levels, with Wnt4 present on the exosome surface.
  • Kit-purified total exosome isolate (TEI) showed superior exosome parameters compared to ultracentrifugation (UC)-purified exosomes.
  • Transgenic exosomes effectively prevented Dexamethasone-induced TEC aging and demonstrated thymus homing in vivo, outperforming control exosomes.

Conclusions:

  • Exosomal Wnt4 and miR27b can effectively counteract thymic adipose involution and prevent thymic senescence.
  • Wnt4-transgenic TEC exosomes represent promising tools for immune rejuvenation.
  • These findings contribute to understanding the immune-modulatory effects of extracellular vesicles in regenerative medicine.