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  • Biotechnology and Nanomedicine
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Extracellular Vesicle Research

Background:

  • Extracellular vesicles (EVs) mediate cell-to-cell communication via surface proteins, but their functional analysis is hindered by heterogeneity.
  • Understanding the specific roles of EV surface proteins in targeting and cellular modulation is crucial for therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-throughput, cell-free platform (VESSEL) for engineering artificial nanovesicles (ANVs) with defined EV surface protein domains.
  • To systematically investigate the impact of specific EV surface proteins on cellular uptake and function, such as neuroprotection.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a cell-free protein synthesis platform (VESSEL) utilizing an Aquaporin-Z anchor for displaying 39 EV surface protein domains on ANVs.
  • Employed high-fidelity assays including single-ANV flow cytometry, super-resolution imaging, and vesicle-based ELISA for ANV characterization.
  • Assessed ANV cellular uptake in HEK293FT cells and evaluated neuroprotective effects on SH-SY5Y cells.

Main Results:

  • Successfully synthesized ANVs displaying diverse EV surface protein domains at high density (>10^8 ANVs/μL).
  • Identified specific EV surface proteins, including CADM1 and NPTN, that significantly enhance cellular uptake.
  • Demonstrated that certain surface proteins promote neurite outgrowth in neuronal cells, indicating functional modulation.

Conclusions:

  • The VESSEL platform provides a powerful tool for dissecting the function of individual EV surface proteins and their contribution to EV signaling.
  • This technology enables the creation of well-defined EV mimetics for targeted cellular engineering and therapeutic development.
  • The findings advance the understanding of EV surface protein heterogeneity and its role in cellular interactions.