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Exosomes as Emerging Therapeutic and Diagnostic Platforms: Biological Functions, Clinical Applications, and
Chin-Yin Lin1, Chih-Yang Lin2, Woei-Cherng Shyu1,3
1Translational Medicine Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404, Taiwan.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|August 13, 2026
Summary
Exosomes, crucial vesicles for cell communication, show promise as diagnostics and therapeutics. Overcoming challenges in production and standardization is key for their clinical use in precision medicine.
Area of Science:
- Extracellular Vesicles
- Cell Biology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Exosomes are key mediators of intercellular communication.
- They transfer biomolecules, influencing physiological and pathological processes.
- Exosomes are explored for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review exosome biology, biogenesis, and engineering.
- To examine current diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
- To identify translational barriers and future research priorities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of exosome biology and applications.
- Analysis of technological advancements in exosome isolation and engineering.
- Discussion of challenges in clinical translation.
Main Results:
- Exosomes play roles in immunity, tissue repair, cancer, and neurodegeneration.
- Technological progress aids exosome development for clinical use.
- Significant hurdles remain for widespread clinical implementation.
Conclusions:
- Exosomes hold potential for precision medicine applications.
- Standardization and scalable production are critical for clinical translation.
- Further research is needed to overcome translational barriers.
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