Issue 38, 2021

Biomolecules in cell-derived extracellular vesicle chariots as warriors to repair damaged tissues

Abstract

In this review, we highlight the innovative applications of biomolecules from parent cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) for tissue repair that have been developed in recent years. We evaluate the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic efficacy of each therapy. In previous literature reviews, it was most common to classify the use of EVs in tissue repair by disease type. This article reviews the role of three biomolecules in EVs in tissue repair. This review first summarizes the definitions and classifications of EVs. Then, the importance and significance of treating tissue damage with EVs are discussed. In particular, EV contents for tissue repair are three main types of biomolecules: proteins, RNAs and cell growth factors. The therapeutic and repair mechanisms of the biomolecules are discussed respectively. Finally, the development prospect and potential challenges of EV contents from highly differentiated cells as specific agents for tissue repair are summarized. When EVs are used to treat diseases such as tissue or organ damage, EVs play a role in delivery, and the real repair effect is effected by the various biomolecules carried by EVs. We believe that EV biomolecules have unparalleled advantages and clinical transformation potential for tissue repair and expect this review to inspire more intensive research work in this field.

Graphical abstract: Biomolecules in cell-derived extracellular vesicle chariots as warriors to repair damaged tissues

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
31 Jul 2021
Accepted
24 Aug 2021
First published
25 Aug 2021

Nanoscale, 2021,13, 16017-16033

Biomolecules in cell-derived extracellular vesicle chariots as warriors to repair damaged tissues

Y. Guo, D. Wu, X. Zhang, K. Zhang and Y. Luo, Nanoscale, 2021, 13, 16017 DOI: 10.1039/D1NR04999B

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