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Extracellular vesicles and redox modulation in aging.

Consuelo Borras¹, Cristina Mas-Bargues¹, Jorge Sanz-Ros¹

¹Freshage Research Group. Department of Physiology. Faculty of Medicine. University of Valencia. CIBERFES. INCLIVA, Avenida Blasco Ibañez, 15, Valencia, Spain.

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Summary

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) mediate cell communication and are promising biomarkers. Their role in aging and oxidative stress requires further study for clinical applications.

Keywords:

Age-related disease Diagnosis Extracellular vesicles Treatment

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Area of Science:

Cell biology
Biochemistry
Gerontology

Background:

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are key mediators of intercellular communication.
EVs hold potential as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic agents.
Challenges remain in EV classification and clinical translation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding of EVs in redox modulation.
To explore the role of EVs in age-related pathologies.
To discuss future directions for EV clinical applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on EVs, redox status, and aging.
Analysis of EV biogenesis, cargo, and shedding mechanisms.
Synthesis of current knowledge on EV involvement in oxidative stress.

Main Results:

Aging and oxidative stress influence EV release and content.
EVs can modulate target cell redox status, inducing antioxidant or prooxidant responses.
Altered EV content in senescence impacts cellular redox balance.

Conclusions:

EVs play a significant role in redox modulation, particularly in aging.
Further research is needed to clarify EV involvement in oxidative stress-related diseases.
Standardized EV characterization is crucial for clinical utility.