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Engineered exosomes loaded with cathelicidin/LL-37 show potential for infection management and wound healing. These therapeutic exosomes are derived from immunomodulated monocytic cells and released from nanofiber matrices.

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  • Immunology
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Exosomes are promising for diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • Human innate immunity inspires novel therapeutic strategies.
  • Cathelicidin/LL-37 is a key antimicrobial peptide.

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  • To engineer exosomes with enhanced cathelicidin/LL-37 content.
  • To evaluate the therapeutic functions of engineered exosomes.
  • To explore applications in infection management and wound healing.

Main Methods:

  • Monocytic cells were treated with 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and VID400.
  • Engineered exosomes were slowly released from electrospun nanofiber matrices.
  • Exosome cathelicidin/LL-37 content and biological functions were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Engineered exosomes showed significantly higher cathelicidin/LL-37 levels compared to controls.
  • These exosomes demonstrated antibacterial activity.
  • Enhanced endothelial cell tube formation, skin cell proliferation, and migration were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Engineered exosomes loaded with cathelicidin/LL-37 represent a novel therapeutic approach.
  • These exosomes hold potential for infection control, wound healing, and tissue regeneration.
  • Combination therapy with other biomaterials may enhance efficacy.