Most recent advances and applications of extracellular vesicles in tackling neurological challenges

Mandeep Kaur, Salvatore Fusco, Bram Van Den Broek, Jaya Aseervatham, Abdolmohamad Rostami, Lorraine Iacovitti, Claudio Grassi, Barbara Lukomska, Amit K. Srivastava*

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Abstract

: Over the past few decades, there has been a notable increase in the global burden of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Despite advances in technology and therapeutic options, neurological and neurodegenerative disorders persist as significant challenges in treatment and cure. Recently, there has been a remarkable surge of interest in extracellular vesicles (EVs) as pivotal mediators of intercellular communication. As carriers of molecular cargo, EVs demonstrate the ability to traverse the blood-brain barrier, enabling bidirectional communication. As a result, they have garnered attention as potential biomarkers and therapeutic agents, whether in their natural form or after being engineered for use in the CNS. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to EVs, encompassing various aspects such as their diverse isolation methods, characterization, handling, storage, and different routes for EV administration. Additionally, it underscores the recent advances in their potential applications in neurodegenerative disorder therapeutics. By exploring their unique capabilities, this study sheds light on the promising future of EVs in clinical research. It considers the inherent challenges and limitations of these emerging applications while incorporating the most recent updates in the field.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)N/A-N/A
Number of pages44
JournalMedicinal Research Reviews
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • biomarkers
  • central nervous system
  • extracellular vesicles
  • neurological disorders
  • therapeutics

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