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  • Biomedical Research
  • Cell Biology
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) were once dismissed as cellular debris but are now understood as crucial mediators of intercellular communication.
  • EVs transport proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, influencing cellular responses to stress and playing roles in disease pathology.
  • Their presence in bodily fluids like blood and urine makes them valuable diagnostic biomarkers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of extracellular vesicles (EVs).
  • To highlight the role of EVs as biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring.
  • To explore the therapeutic potential of bioengineered EVs for personalized medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on extracellular vesicles (EVs).
  • Analysis of EV roles in physiological and pathological processes.
  • Examination of bioengineering techniques for therapeutic applications of EVs.

Main Results:

  • EVs are significant biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, and infectious diseases.
  • EV-mediated communication is essential for tissue regeneration, immune modulation, and neuronal function.
  • Dysregulation of EV communication is linked to diseases, underscoring their therapeutic relevance.

Conclusions:

  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) represent a dynamic frontier in biomedical research with broad diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
  • Bioengineering offers promising strategies for developing novel EV-based therapeutics.
  • Clinical translation requires addressing challenges in standardization, scalability, and regulatory approval.