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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) show promise as next-generation therapeutics due to their biological activities. This review covers EV advantages, limitations, and key considerations for developing EV-based therapies.

Keywords:

Clinical trials.Extracellular vesicles Manufacturing Non-clinical studies Quality control Therapeutics

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Background:

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized, lipid bilayer-enclosed vesicles released by cells for intercellular communication.
EVs contain biologically active molecules, positioning them as potential next-generation therapeutics for various diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the advantages and limitations of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as therapeutic agents.
To outline critical considerations for the development of EV-based therapeutics.
To present current development cases of EV-based therapeutics.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes information from existing literature on extracellular vesicle biology and therapeutic development.
Key aspects discussed include manufacturing, quality control, preclinical studies, and clinical trial considerations for EVs.

Main Results:

EVs offer favorable characteristics for therapeutic development but also present significant limitations.
Successful development requires careful attention to manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory pathways.

Conclusions:

Extracellular vesicles hold substantial therapeutic potential, but overcoming development challenges is crucial for clinical translation.
Ongoing research and biopharmaceutical company efforts highlight the growing interest and investment in EV-based therapies.