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  • Multivesicular endosomes (MVEs) release exosomes, affecting cellular communication.
  • Exosome secretion kinetics and regulation are not fully understood.
  • CD63 protein with pH-sensitive dye aids in studying MVE fusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the kinetics and regulation of exosome secretion.
  • To visualize and quantify single MVE fusion and exosome release events.
  • To model the biophysical mechanisms governing exosome release.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy to observe single MVE fusion events in A549 cells.
  • Employed an automated detection algorithm to identify fusion events.
  • Measured CD63-pHluorin fluorescence decay and simulated release kinetics.

Main Results:

  • Exosome release rate and fusion frequency decreased with lower temperatures.
  • CD63 fluorescence loss at fusion sites typically required a three-component model: free exosomes, CD63 diffusion, and tethered exosomes.
  • Slow diffusion of tethered exosomes (0.0015-0.004 μm²/s) accurately fit experimental data across temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • Exosome release from the fusion site is incomplete due to postfusion membrane attachment.
  • Tethered exosomes and their diffusion dynamics are critical for understanding exosome secretion.
  • The study provides insights into the regulation of exosome release and its impact on intercellular signaling.