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Therapeutic applications of stem cell-derived exosomes in radiation-induced lung injury
1Department of Radiotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Abstract:
Radiation-induced lung injury is a common complication of chest tumor radiotherapy; however, effective clinical treatments are still lacking. Stem cell-derived exosomes, which contain various signaling molecules such as proteins, lipids, and miRNAs, not only retain the tissue repair and reconstruction properties of stem cells but also offer improved stability and safety. This presents significant potential for treating radiation-induced lung injury. Nonetheless, the clinical adoption of stem cell-derived exosomes for this purpose remains limited due to scientific, practical, and regulatory challenges. In this review, we highlight the current pathology and therapies for radiation-induced lung injury, focusing on the potential applications and therapeutic mechanisms of stem cell-derived exosomes. We also discuss the limitations of existing stem cell-derived exosomes and outline future directions for exosome-based treatments for radiation-induced lung injury.
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