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Extracellular vesicle-associated proteins as potential biomarkers
Anne Sophie Schou1, Jonas Ellegaard Nielsen2, Anders Askeland3
1Department of Clinical Immunology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark; Research Unit for Molecular Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
Advances in Clinical Chemistry
|September 21, 2020
Summary
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) in bodily fluids show altered proteins in disease, offering potential non-invasive biomarkers. Standardized isolation methods are needed for reliable EV diagnostic applications.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Biomarker Discovery
Background:
- Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are secreted by all cells and found in biological fluids.
- EVs are increasingly studied for their roles in pathophysiology and disease diagnostics.
- Altered protein expression in circulating EVs can indicate disease states.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies on EV-associated proteins as potential biomarkers.
- To highlight the diagnostic potential of EV proteins in various diseases.
- To underscore the need for standardized EV isolation techniques.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies investigating EV proteins.
- Analysis of EV protein expression in cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Discussion of the diagnostic implications of EV protein biomarkers.
Main Results:
- Circulating EV proteins show altered expression patterns in various diseases.
- EVs hold promise as non-invasive screening tools and early diagnostic markers.
- Significant research interest exists in EV proteins for diagnostic applications.
Conclusions:
- EV-derived proteins are valuable candidates for disease biomarker discovery.
- Standardization of EV isolation methods is crucial for reproducibility and clinical translation.
- Further research into EV proteins can advance diagnostic capabilities across multiple disease areas.
