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  • Cell Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Immunology

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  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are diverse cell-derived particles crucial for intercellular communication.
  • EVs, including exosomes and microvesicles, are implicated in physiological processes and disease pathogenesis.
  • Their classification, function, and isolation methods are areas of active research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of EVs in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To discuss the potential of EVs as diagnostic biomarkers for MS.
  • To explore EVs as therapeutic targets for MS.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on EVs and MS.
  • Analysis of studies investigating EV biogenesis, cargo, and function in CNS diseases.
  • Evaluation of evidence for EV detection in peripheral fluids and their diagnostic utility.

Main Results:

  • EVs play a significant role in the central nervous system (CNS) and can cross the blood-brain barrier.
  • EV cargo reflects the state of their parent cells, offering insights into pathological processes like MS.
  • Novel EV subpopulations are continually being discovered, adding to their complexity.

Conclusions:

  • EVs are implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis.
  • EVs show promise as non-invasive biomarkers for MS diagnosis.
  • Targeting EVs presents a potential therapeutic strategy for MS treatment.