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Zhou L, Li S, Ren J, Wang D, Yu R, Zhao Y, Zhang Q, Xiao X. Circulating exosomal circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in a familial partial lipodystrophy type 3 family with a novel PPARG frameshift mutation c.418dup. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2024; 327:E357-E370. [PMID: 39017680 DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00094.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Familial partial lipodystrophy 3 (FPLD3) is a rare genetic disorder caused by loss-of-function mutations in the PPARG gene, characterized by a selective absence of subcutaneous fat and associated metabolic complications. However, the molecular mechanisms of FPLD3 remain unclear. In this study, we recruited a 17-yr-old Chinese female with FPLD3 and her family, identifying a novel PPARG frameshift mutation (exon 4: c.418dup: p.R140Kfs*7) that truncates the PPARγ protein at the seventh amino acid, significantly expanding the genetic landscape of FPLD3. By performing next-generation sequencing of circular RNAs (circRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs), and mRNAs in plasma exosomes, we discovered 59 circRNAs, 57 miRNAs, and 299 mRNAs were significantly altered in the mutation carriers compared with the healthy controls. Integration analysis highlighted that the circ_0001597-miR-671-5p pair and 18 mRNAs might be incorporated into the metabolic regulatory networks of the FPLD3 induced by the novel PPARG mutation. Functional annotation suggested that these genes were significantly enriched in glucose- and lipid metabolism-related pathways. Among the circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network, we identified two critical regulators, early growth response-1 (EGR1), a key transcription factor known for its role in insulin signaling pathways and lipid metabolism, and 1-acylglycerol-3-phosphate O-acyltransferase 3 (AGPAT3), which gets involved in the biosynthesis of triglycerides and lipolysis. Circ_0001597 regulates the expression of these genes through miR-671-5p, potentially contributing to the pathophysiology of FPLD3. Overall, this study clarified a circulating exosomal circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in a FPLD3 family with a novel PPARG mutation, providing evidence for exploring promising biomarkers and developing novel therapeutic strategies for this rare genetic disorder.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Through the establishment of a ceRNA regulatory networks in a novel PPARG frameshift mutation c.418dup-induced FPLD3 pedigree, this study reveals that circ_0001597 may contribute to the pathophysiology of FPLD3 by sequestering miR-671-5p to regulate the expression of EGR1 and AGPAT3, pivotal genes situated in the triglyceride (TG) synthesis and lipolysis pathways. Current findings expand our molecular understanding of adipose tissue dysfunction, providing potential blood biomarkers and therapeutic avenues for lipodystrophy and associated metabolic complications.
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- Liyuan Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Endocrinology of National Health Commission, Diabetes Research Center of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Iversen KF. Mechanisms of resistance to daratumumab in patients with multiple myeloma. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2024. [PMID: 39183578 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.14054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable cancer in the bone marrow. The treatment of MM has developed significantly during the last 20 years, which has resulted in increased survival. Daratumumab is the first CD38 antibody approved for the treatment of MM. It has improved the treatment of MM even further. This is an evaluation of the modes of action of daratumumab and a description of the development of resistance with a focus on inhibitory checkpoint receptors on CD8+ T-cells, complement activation and extracellular vesicles.
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- Katrine Fladeland Iversen
- Institute of Regional Health Science, University of Southern Denmark, and Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Hematology, Lillebaelt Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Vejle, Denmark
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Sun J, Yang F, Zheng Y, Huang C, Fan X, Yang L. Pathogenesis and interaction of neutrophils and extracellular vesicles in noncancer liver diseases. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 137:112442. [PMID: 38889508 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Liver disease ranks as the eleventh leading cause of mortality, leading to approximately 2 million deaths annually worldwide. Neutrophils are a type of immune cell that are abundant in peripheral blood and play a vital role in innate immunity by quickly reaching the site of liver injury. They exert their influence on liver diseases through autocrine, paracrine, and immunomodulatory mechanisms. Extracellular vesicles, phospholipid bilayer vesicles, transport a variety of substances, such as proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and pathogenic factors, for intercellular communication. They regulate cell communication and perform their functions by delivering biological information. Current research has revealed the involvement of the interaction between neutrophils and extracellular vesicles in the pathogenesis of liver disease. Moreover, more research has focused on targeting neutrophils as a therapeutic strategy to attenuate disease progression. Therefore, this article summarizes the roles of neutrophils, extracellular vesicles, and their interactions in noncancerous liver diseases.
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- Jie Sun
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Medical College, Tibet University, Lhasa, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer and Liver Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Wang JQ, Liang J, Wang JL, Shan F, Cao Y, Zhou X, Yan CY, Xia QR, Liu YR. Evaluation of plasma-derived extracellular vesicles miRNAs and their connection with hippocampal mRNAs in alcohol use disorder. Life Sci 2024; 351:122820. [PMID: 38857652 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common mental illness with high morbidity and disability. The discovery of laboratory biomarkers has progressed slowly, resulting in suboptimal diagnosis and treatment of AUD. This study aimed to identify promising biomarkers, as well as the potential miRNA-mRNA networks associated with AUD pathogenesis. RNA sequencing was performed on plasma-derived small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) from AUD patients and healthy controls (HCs) to harvest miRNAs expression profiles. Machine learning (ML) models were built to screen characteristic miRNAs, whose target mRNAs were analyzed using TargetScan, miRanda and miRDB databases. Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets (GSE181804 and GSE180722) providing postmortem hippocampal gene expression profiles of AUD subjects were mined. A total of 247 differentially expressed (DE) plasma-derived sEVs miRNAs and 122 DE hippocampal mRNAs were obtained. Then, 22 overlapping sEVs miRNAs with high importance scores were gained by intersecting 5 ML models. As a result, we established a putative sEVs miRNA-hippocampal mRNA network that can effectively distinguish AUD patients from HCs. In conclusion, we proposed 5 AUD-representative sEVs miRNAs (hsa-miR-144-5p, hsa-miR-182-5p, hsa-miR-142-5p, hsa-miR-7-5p, and hsa-miR-15b-5p) that may participate in the pathogenesis of AUD by modulating downstream target hippocampal genes. These findings may provide novel insights into the diagnosis and treatment of AUD.
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- Jie-Quan Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Psychological Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230000, China; Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory, Anhui Mental Health Center, Hefei 230000, China; Department of Pharmacy, Hefei Fourth People's Hospital, Hefei 230000, China; Anhui Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders, Hefei 230000, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230001, China; The Grade 3 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230001, China.
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Röhrborn K, Krueger M, Kalusa M, Fietz SA, Ewe A, Aigner A, Stumvoll M, Kovacs P, Blüher M, Schamarek I, Rohde-Zimmermann K. The Concentration of Salivary Extracellular Vesicles Is Related to Obesity. Nutrients 2024; 16:2633. [PMID: 39203770 PMCID: PMC11356876 DOI: 10.3390/nu16162633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Saliva is essential for the proper dilution and distribution of taste molecules on the tongue. It harbors extracellular vesicles (EVs), which mediate cell-cell communication. Changes in the composition of salivary EVs may arise under obese conditions and may potentially be involved in taste sensation and dysregulated eating behavior. Therefore, this study addresses the relationship between the size and concentration of salivary EVs and metabolic shifts in obesity or factors of taste sensation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 119 participants in the Obese Taste Bud (OTB) Study were included, who performed a standardized taste test, underwent taste bud density assessment, and were phenotypically characterized for anthropometrics, blood- and saliva adipokine levels, and various metabolic factors. Utilizing size exclusion chromatography followed by ultrafiltration, EVs were extracted from 2 mL of actively secreted saliva. EVs were characterized using nanoparticle tracking analyses, Western blot, and scanning transmission electron microscopy. Finally, group comparisons and bivariate correlation analyses were conducted. RESULTS Among the total cohort, the median size of salivary EVs was 190.05 nm, and the overall concentration ranged from 1.4 × 107 to 1.76 × 109 per mL of saliva. The size range and concentration of EVs per mL are negatively correlated (p = 0.0002, r = -0.264). Comparing lean participants (mean rank of 45.98) with those presenting obesity (mean rank of 34.46), a significant difference in the salivary EV content was observed (p = 0.029). Body weight, BMI, arm and calf circumferences, as well as the percentage of body fat were all negatively related to the concentration of EVs in all study participants (all p < 0.05, r > -0.2). No associations were found between the EV parameters and taste perception but serum alkaline phosphatase levels were negatively correlated (p = 0.007, r = -0.284) and adiponectin serum levels were positively correlated to the EV concentration (p = 0.036, r = 0.208). CONCLUSION The current study provides evidence for the relation between salivary EVs and anthropometric as well as metabolic parameters of obesity. This can provide the basis for further research on the cargo of salivary EVs and how they may influence taste sensation, and may elucidate their potential connection to altered eating habits in obesity.
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- Kristin Röhrborn
- Helmholtz-Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG), Helmholtz Center Munich at the University of Leipzig and the University Hospital Leipzig AöR, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (K.R.)
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- Institute of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Rudolf-Boehm Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Rudolf-Boehm Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG), Helmholtz Center Munich at the University of Leipzig and the University Hospital Leipzig AöR, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (K.R.)
- Department of Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG), Helmholtz Center Munich at the University of Leipzig and the University Hospital Leipzig AöR, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (K.R.)
- Department of Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, Division of Endocrinology, Nephrology and Rheumatology, University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG), Helmholtz Center Munich at the University of Leipzig and the University Hospital Leipzig AöR, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; (K.R.)
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Min L, Bu F, Meng J, Liu X, Guo Q, Zhao L, Li Z, Li X, Zhu S, Zhang S. Circulating small extracellular vesicle RNA profiling for the detection of T1a stage colorectal cancer and precancerous advanced adenoma. eLife 2024; 12:RP88675. [PMID: 39121006 PMCID: PMC11315448 DOI: 10.7554/elife.88675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2024] Open
Abstract
It takes more than 20 years for normal colorectal mucosa to develop into metastatic carcinoma. The long time window provides a golden opportunity for early detection to terminate the malignant progression. Here, we aim to enable liquid biopsy of T1a stage colorectal cancer (CRC) and precancerous advanced adenoma (AA) by profiling circulating small extracellular vesicle (sEV)-derived RNAs. We exhibited a full RNA landscape for the circulating sEVs isolated from 60 participants. A total of 58,333 annotated RNAs were detected from plasma sEVs, among which 1,615 and 888 sEV-RNAs were found differentially expressed in plasma from T1a stage CRC and AA compared to normal controls (NC). Then we further categorized these sEV-RNAs into six modules by a weighted gene coexpression network analysis and constructed a 60-gene t-SNE model consisting of the top 10 RNAs of each module that could well distinguish T1a stage CRC/AA from NC samples. Some sEV-RNAs were also identified as indicators of specific endoscopic and morphological features of different colorectal lesions. The top-ranked biomarkers were further verified by RT-qPCR, proving that these candidate sEV-RNAs successfully identified T1a stage CRC/AA from NC in another cohort of 124 participants. Finally, we adopted different algorithms to improve the performance of RT-qPCR-based models and successfully constructed an optimized classifier with 79.3% specificity and 99.0% sensitivity. In conclusion, circulating sEVs of T1a stage CRC and AA patients have distinct RNA profiles, which successfully enable the detection of both T1a stage CRC and AA via liquid biopsy.
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- Li Min
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive DiseaseBeijingChina
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive DiseaseBeijingChina
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive DiseaseBeijingChina
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- Echo Biotech Co., LtdBeijingChina
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- Department of Retroperitoneal Tumor Surgery, International Hospital, Peking UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive DiseaseBeijingChina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, State Key Laboratory of Digestive Health, National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Beijing Digestive Disease Center, Beijing Key Laboratory for Precancerous Lesion of Digestive DiseaseBeijingChina
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Stastna M. The Role of Proteomics in Identification of Key Proteins of Bacterial Cells with Focus on Probiotic Bacteria. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8564. [PMID: 39201251 PMCID: PMC11354107 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25168564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Probiotics can affect human health, keep the balance between beneficial and pathogenic bacteria, and their colonizing abilities enable the enhancement of the epithelial barrier, preventing the invasion of pathogens. Health benefits of probiotics were related to allergy, depression, eczema, cancer, obesity, inflammatory diseases, viral infections, and immune regulation. Probiotic bacterial cells contain various proteins that function as effector molecules, and explaining their roles in probiotic actions is a key to developing efficient and targeted treatments for various disorders. Systematic proteomic studies of probiotic proteins (probioproteomics) can provide information about the type of proteins involved, their expression levels, and the pathological changes. Advanced proteomic methods with mass spectrometry instrumentation and bioinformatics can point out potential candidates of next-generation probiotics that are regulated under pharmaceutical frameworks. In addition, the application of proteomics with other omics methods creates a powerful tool that can expand our understanding about diverse probiotic functionality. In this review, proteomic strategies for identification/quantitation of the proteins in probiotic bacteria were overviewed. The types of probiotic proteins investigated by proteomics were described, such as intracellular proteins, surface proteins, secreted proteins, and the proteins of extracellular vesicles. Examples of pathological conditions in which probiotic bacteria played crucial roles were discussed.
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- Miroslava Stastna
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Veveri 97, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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Jin J, Cui Y, Niu H, Lin Y, Wu X, Qi X, Bai K, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Bu H. NSCLC Extracellular Vesicles Containing miR-374a-5p Promote Leptomeningeal Metastasis by Influencing Blood‒Brain Barrier Permeability. Mol Cancer Res 2024; 22:699-710. [PMID: 38639925 PMCID: PMC11294816 DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-24-0052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) is a devastating complication of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Its diagnosis and monitoring can be challenging. Recently, extracellular vesicle (EV) miRNAs have become a new noninvasive diagnostic biomarker. The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical value and role of EV miRNAs in NSCLC-LM. Next-generation sequencing analysis revealed that miRNAs with differential expression of EVs in sera of patients with NSCLC with LM and non-LM were detected to identify biological markers for the diagnosis of LM. Cellular and in vivo experiments were conducted to explore the pathogenesis of EV miRNA promoting LM in NSCLC. In the present study, we first demonstrated that the serum level of EV-associated miR-374a-5p in patients with LM of lung cancer was much higher than that in patients without LM and was correlated with the survival time of patients with LM. Further studies showed that EV miR-374a-5p efficiently destroys tight junctions and the integrity of the cerebral microvascular endothelial cell barrier, resulting in increased blood-brain barrier permeability. Mechanistically, miR-374a-5p regulates the distribution of ZO1 and occludin in endothelial cells by targeting γ-adducin, increasing vascular permeability and promoting LM. Implications: These results suggest that serum NSCLC-derived EV miR-374a-5p is involved in premetastatic niche formation by regulating the permeability of the blood-brain barrier to promote NSCLC-LM and can be used as a blood biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of NSCLC-LM.
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- Jie Jin
- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing, PR China.
- Xiong’an Xuanwu Hospital, Baoding, PR China.
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing, PR China.
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- Department of Neurology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China.
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing, PR China.
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing, PR China.
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Neurology, Ministry of Education, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Neurology, Ministry of Education, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Neurology, Ministry of Education, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
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- Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing, PR China.
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Neurology, Ministry of Education, Shijiazhuang, PR China.
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Hu M, Shen X, Zhou L. Role of Extracellular Vesicle-Derived Noncoding RNAs in Diabetic Kidney Disease. KIDNEY DISEASES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 10:303-312. [PMID: 39131883 PMCID: PMC11309761 DOI: 10.1159/000539024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Background Diabetic kidney disease (DKD), a metabolism-related syndrome characterized by abnormal glomerular filtration rate, proteinuria, and renal microangiopathy, is one of the most common forms of chronic kidney disease, whereas extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been recently evidenced as a novel cell communication player in DKD occurrence and progress via releasing various bioactive molecules, including proteins, lipids, and especially RNA, among which noncoding RNAs (including miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs) are the major regulators. However, the functional relevance of EV-derived ncRNAs in DKD is to be elucidated. Summary Studies have reported that EV-derived ncRNAs regulate gene expression via a diverse range of regulatory mechanisms, contributing to diverse phenotypes related to DKD progression. Furthermore, there are already many potential clinical diagnostic and therapeutic studies based on these ncRNAs, which can be expected to have potential applications in clinical practice for EV-derived ncRNAs. Key Messages In the current review, we summarized the mechanistic role of EVs in DKD according to biological function classifications, including inflammation and oxidative stress, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, cell death, and extracellular matrix deposition. In addition, we comprehensively discussed the potential applications of EV-derived ncRNAs as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in DKD.
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- Miao Hu
- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Jan N, Bostanudin MF, Moutraji SA, Kremesh S, Kamal Z, Hanif MF. Unleashing the biomimetic targeting potential of platelet-derived nanocarriers on atherosclerosis. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 240:113979. [PMID: 38823339 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Atherosclerosis, the primary mechanism underlying the development of many cardiovascular illnesses, continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Platelet (PLT), which are essential for maintaining body homeostasis, have been strongly linked to the onset of atherosclerosis at various stages due to their inherent tendency to bind to atherosclerotic lesions and show an affinity for plaques. Therefore, mimicking PLT's innate adhesive features may be necessary to effectively target plaques. PLT-derived nanocarriers have emerged as a promising biomimetic targeting strategy for treating atherosclerosis due to their numerous advantages. These advantages include excellent biocompatibility, minimal macrophage phagocytosis, prolonged circulation time, targeting capability for impaired vascular sites, and suitability as carriers for anti-atherosclerotic drugs. Herein, we discuss the role of PLT in atherogenesis and propose the design of nanocarriers based on PLT-membrane coating and PLT-derived vesicles. These nanocarriers can target multiple biological elements relevant to plaque development. The review also emphasizes the current challenges and future research directions for the effective utilization of PLT-derived nanocarriers in treating atherosclerosis.
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- Nasrullah Jan
- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Chenab, Gujrat 50700, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi 112612, United Arab Emirates; AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi 112612, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi 112612, United Arab Emirates; AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi 112612, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi 112612, United Arab Emirates; AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi 112612, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Dir Upper 18000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan; Bahawalpur College of Pharmacy, BMDC Complex Bahawalpur 63100, Punjab, Pakistan
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Lin J, Lu W, Huang B, Yang W, Wang X. The role of tissue-derived extracellular vesicles in tumor microenvironment. Tissue Cell 2024; 89:102470. [PMID: 39002287 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2024.102470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
Abstract
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a highly heterogeneous ecosystem that plays critical roles in the initiation, progression, invasion, and metastasis of cancers. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), as emerging components of the host-tumor communication, are lipid-bilayer membrane structures that are secreted by most cell types into TEM and increasingly recognized as critical elements that regulate the interaction between tumor cells and their surroundings. They contain a variety of bioactive molecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, and participate in various pathophysiological processes while regulating intercellular communication. While many studies have focused on the EVs derived from different body fluids or cell culture supernatants, the direct isolation of tissue-derived EVs (Ti-EVs) has garnered more attention due to the advantages of tissue specificity and accurate reflection of tissue microenvironment. In this review, we summarize the protocol for isolating Ti-EVs from different tissue interstitium, discuss the role of tumor-derived and adipose tissue-derived Ti-EVs in regulating TME. In addition, we sum up the latest application of Ti-EVs as potential biomarkers for cancer diseases.
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- Jin Lin
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Immunology and Inflammation, Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Birth Defect for Prevention and Control, Medical Genetics Center, Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Immunology and Inflammation, Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Immunology and Inflammation, Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Immunology and Inflammation, Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.
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Din MAU, Wan A, Chu Y, Zhou J, Yan Y, Xu Z. Therapeutic role of extracellular vesicles from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and their wide therapeutic implications in inflammatory bowel disease and other inflammatory disorder. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1406547. [PMID: 39139783 PMCID: PMC11319305 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1406547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
Abstract
The chronic immune-mediated inflammatory condition known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly affects the gastrointestinal system. While the precise etiology of IBD remains elusive, extensive research suggests that a range of pathophysiological pathways and immunopathological mechanisms may significantly contribute as potential factors. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have shown significant potential in the development of novel therapeutic approaches for various medical conditions. However, some MSCs have been found to exhibit tumorigenic characteristics, which limit their potential for medical treatments. The extracellular vesicles (EVs), paracrine factors play a crucial role in the therapeutic benefits conferred by MSCs. The EVs consist of proteins, microRNAs, and lipids, and are instrumental in facilitating intercellular communication. Due to the ease of maintenance, and decreased immunogenicity, tumorigenicity the EVs have become a new and exciting option for whole cell treatment. This review comprehensively assesses recent preclinical research on human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (hUC-MSC)-derived EVs as a potential IBD therapy. It comprehensively addresses key aspects of various conditions, including diabetes, cancer, dermal injuries, neurological disorders, cardiovascular issues, liver and kidney diseases, and bone-related afflictions.
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- Muhammad Azhar Ud Din
- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Changzhou Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Cancer Medicine, Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University (The Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University), Changzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Science and Laboratory Medicine of Jiangsu Province, School of Medicine Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Dussault S, Desjarlais M, Raguema N, Boilard E, Chemtob S, Rivard A. Selective Enrichment of Angiomirs in Extracellular Vesicles Released from Ischemic Skeletal Muscles: Potential Role in Angiogenesis and Neovascularization. Cells 2024; 13:1243. [PMID: 39120274 PMCID: PMC11312235 DOI: 10.3390/cells13151243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRs) regulate physiological and pathological processes, including ischemia-induced angiogenesis and neovascularization. They can be transferred between cells by extracellular vesicles (EVs). However, the specific miRs that are packaged in EVs released from skeletal muscles, and how this process is modulated by ischemia, remain to be determined. We used a mouse model of hindlimb ischemia and next generation sequencing (NGS) to perform a complete profiling of miR expression and determine the effect of ischemia in skeletal muscles, and in EVs of different sizes (microvesicles (MVs) and exosomes) released from these muscles. Ischemia significantly modulated miR expression in whole muscles and EVs, increasing the levels of several miRs that can have pro-angiogenic effects (angiomiRs). We found that specific angiomiRs are selectively enriched in MVs and/or exosomes in response to ischemia. In silico approaches indicate that these miRs modulate pathways that play key roles in angiogenesis and neovascularization, including HIF1/VEGF signaling, regulation of actin cytoskeleton and focal adhesion, NOTCH, PI3K/AKT, RAS/MAPK, JAK/STAT, TGFb/SMAD signaling and the NO/cGMP/PKG pathway. Thus, we show for the first time that angiomiRs are selectively enriched in MVs and exosomes released from ischemic muscles. These angiomiRs could be targeted in order to improve the angiogenic function of EVs for potential novel therapeutic applications in patients with severe ischemic vascular diseases.
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- Sylvie Dussault
- Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) Research Center, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (S.D.); (N.R.)
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- Departments of Pediatrics, Ophthalmology and Pharmacology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine Research Center, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada; (M.D.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) Research Center, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (S.D.); (N.R.)
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunity, Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Université Laval, Québec City, QC G1V 0A6, Canada;
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- Departments of Pediatrics, Ophthalmology and Pharmacology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine Research Center, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5, Canada; (M.D.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Medicine, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) Research Center, Montréal, QC H2X 0A9, Canada; (S.D.); (N.R.)
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Yuntao F, Jinjun L, Hua Fen L, Huiyu C, Dishiwen L, Zhen C, Wang Y, Wang X, Ke Y, Yanni C, Kexin G, Zhibin P, Mei Y, Zhao Q. Atrial fibroblast-derived exosomal miR-21 upregulate myocardial KCa3.1 via the PI3K-Akt pathway during rapid pacing. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33059. [PMID: 39040331 PMCID: PMC11260968 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Background Fibroblast-derived exosomes can regulate the electrical remodeling of cardiomyocytes, and the intermediate-conductance calcium-activated potassium channel (KCa3.1) is important in atrial electrical remodeling. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the regulation of cardiac electrophysiology by exosomes linked to KCa3.1. Methods Atrial myocytes (AMs) and atrial fibroblasts were isolated from Sprague-Dawley suckling rats and cultured individually. The cellular atrial fibrillation (AF) model was established via electrical stimulation (1.0 v/cm, 10 Hz), and fibroblast-derived exosomes were isolated via ultracentrifugation. Exosomes were co-cultured with AMs to investigate their influences on KCa3.1 and the underlying mechanisms. Nanoparticle tracking analysis and transmission electron microscopy were used to measure exosome particle sizes and concentrations. Whole-cell patch clamp was applied to record the current density of KCa3.1 and action potential duration (APD). The expression of miR-21-5p was detected by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Western blotting or immunofluorescence was used to measure the expression of exosomal markers, Akt phosphorylation, and KCa3.1. Results Rapid pacing promoted the secretion of exosomes from atrial fibroblasts and miR-21-5p expression in atrial fibroblasts and exosomes. KCa3.1 protein expression and current density significantly increased, and APD50 and APD90 were sharply shortened after rapid pacing in AMs. TRAM-34 (KCa3.1 blocker) extended APD and reduced susceptibility to AF. KCa3.1 and P-AKT expressions were amplified after co-culturing AMs with exosomes secreted by atrial fibroblasts. In contrast, the increase in KCa3.1 expression was reversed after the cells were co-cultured with exosomes secreted by atrial fibroblasts that were transfected with miR-21-5p inhibitors or after the use of LY294002, a PI3K/Akt pathway inhibitor. Conclusions Rapid pacing promoted the secretion of exosomes from fibroblasts, and miR-21-5p was upregulated in exosomes. Moreover, the miR-21-5p-enriched exosomes upregulated KCa3.1 expression in AMs via the PI3K/Akt pathway.
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- Fu Yuntao
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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Chen YM, Tang KT, Liu HJ, Huang ST, Liao TL. tRF-His-GTG-1 enhances NETs formation and interferon-α production in lupus by extracellular vesicle. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:354. [PMID: 38972975 PMCID: PMC11229248 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01730-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hyperactive neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) formation plays a crucial role in active severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). However, what triggers the imbalance in dysregulated NETs formation in SLE is elusive. Transfer RNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) are novel non-coding RNAs, which participate in various cellular processes. We explore the role of tsRNAs on NETs formation in SLE. METHODS We analyzed the levels of NETs DNA and platelet-derived extracellular vesicles (pEVs) from 50 SLE patients and 20 healthy control subjects. The effects of pEVs on NETs formation were evaluated by using immunofluorescence assay and myeloperoxidase-DNA PicoGreen assay. The regulatory mechanism of pEVs on NETs formation and inflammatory cytokines production were investigated using an in vitro cell-based assay. RESULTS Increased circulating NETs DNA and pEVs were shown in SLE patients and were associated with disease activity (P < 0.005). We demonstrated that SLE patient-derived immune complexes (ICs) induced platelet activation, followed by pEVs release. ICs-triggered NETs formation was significantly enhanced in the presence of pEVs through Toll-like receptor (TLR) 8 activation. Increased levels of tRF-His-GTG-1 in pEVs and neutrophils of SLE patients were associated with disease activity. tRF-His-GTG-1 interacted with TLR8 to prime p47phox phosphorylation in neutrophils, resulting in reactive oxygen species production and NETs formation. Additionally, tRF-His-GTG-1 modulated NF-κB and IRF7 activation in neutrophils upon TLR8 engagement, resulting IL-1β, IL-8, and interferon-α upregulation, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The level of tRF-His-GTG-1 was positively correlated with NETs formation in SLE patients; tRF-His-GTG-1 inhibitor could efficiently suppress ICs-triggered NETs formation/hyperactivation, which may become a potential therapeutic target.
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- Yi-Ming Chen
- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, No.1650, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun Dist, Taichung, 40705, Taiwan
- Rong Hsing Research Center for Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 40705, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 40705, Taiwan
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- Rong Hsing Research Center for Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program in Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
- Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
- The iEGG and Animal Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, 40705, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, No.1650, Sec.4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun Dist, Taichung, 40705, Taiwan.
- Rong Hsing Research Center for Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan.
- Ph.D. Program in Translational Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, 40227, Taiwan.
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Larbi A. From Genesis to Old Age: Exploring the Immune System One Cell at a Time with Flow Cytometry. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1469. [PMID: 39062042 PMCID: PMC11275137 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12071469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
The immune system is a highly complex and tightly regulated system that plays a crucial role in protecting the body against external threats, such as pathogens, and internal abnormalities, like cancer cells. It undergoes development during fetal stages and continuously learns from each encounter with pathogens, allowing it to develop immunological memory and provide a wide range of immune protection. Over time, after numerous encounters and years of functioning, the immune system can begin to show signs of erosion, which is commonly named immunosenescence. In this review, we aim to explore how the immune system responds to initial encounters with antigens and how it handles persistent stimulations throughout a person's lifetime. Our understanding of the immune system has greatly benefited from advanced technologies like flow cytometry. In this context, we will discuss the valuable contribution of flow cytometry in enhancing our knowledge of the immune system behavior in aging, with a specific focus on T-cells. Moreover, we will expand our discussion to the flow cytometry-based assessment of extracellular vesicles, a recently discovered communication channel in biology, and their implications for immune system functioning.
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- Anis Larbi
- Medical and Scientific Affairs, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, 22 Avenue des Nations, 93420 Villepinte, France;
- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
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Zhang F, Zhang W. Research progress in Alzheimer's disease and bone-brain axis. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 98:102341. [PMID: 38759893 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of cognitive impairment. AD is closely related to orthopedic diseases, such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, in terms of epidemiology and pathogenesis. Brain and bone tissues can regulate each other in different manners through bone-brain axis. This article reviews the research progress of the relationship between AD and orthopedic diseases, bone-brain axis mechanisms of AD, and AD therapy by targeting bone-brain axis, in order to deepen the understanding of bone-brain communication, promote early diagnosis and explore new therapy for AD patients.
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- Fan Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China; Center for Cognitive Neurology, Department of Neurology, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100070, China.
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Liu X, Meng Q, Shi S, Geng X, Wang E, Li Y, Lin F, Liang X, Xi X, Han W, Fan H, Zhou X. Cardiac-derived extracellular vesicles improve mitochondrial function to protect the heart against ischemia/reperfusion injury by delivering ATP5a1. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:385. [PMID: 38951822 PMCID: PMC11218245 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02618-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have confirmed the involvement of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in various physiological processes, including cellular death and tissue damage. Recently, we reported that EVs derived from ischemia-reperfusion heart exacerbate cardiac injury. However, the role of EVs from healthy heart tissue (heart-derived EVs, or cEVs) on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (MI/R) injury remains unclear. RESULTS Here, we demonstrated that intramyocardial administration of cEVs significantly enhanced cardiac function and reduced cardiac damage in murine MI/R injury models. cEVs treatment effectively inhibited ferroptosis and maintained mitochondrial homeostasis in cardiomyocytes subjected to ischemia-reperfusion injury. Further results revealed that cEVs can transfer ATP5a1 into cardiomyocytes, thereby suppressing mitochondrial ROS production, alleviating mitochondrial damage, and inhibiting cardiomyocyte ferroptosis. Knockdown of ATP5a1 abolished the protective effects of cEVs. Furthermore, we found that the majority of cEVs are derived from cardiomyocytes, and ATP5a1 in cEVs primarily originates from cardiomyocytes of the healthy murine heart. Moreover, we demonstrated that adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC)-derived EVs with ATP5a1 overexpression showed much better efficacy on the therapy of MI/R injury compared to control ADSC-derived EVs. CONCLUSIONS These findings emphasized the protective role of cEVs in cardiac injury and highlighted the therapeutic potential of targeting ATP5a1 as an important approach for managing myocardial damage induced by MI/R injury.
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- Xuan Liu
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Heart Failure, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Heart Failure, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China.
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, 150 Jimo Rd, Pudong, Shanghai, 200092, China.
- Shanghai Heart Failure Research Center, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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Neettiyath A, Chung K, Liu W, Lee LP. Nanoplasmonic sensors for extracellular vesicles and bacterial membrane vesicles. NANO CONVERGENCE 2024; 11:23. [PMID: 38918255 PMCID: PMC11199476 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-024-00431-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are promising tools for the early diagnosis of diseases, and bacterial membrane vesicles (MVs) are especially important in health and environment monitoring. However, detecting EVs or bacterial MVs presents significant challenges for the clinical translation of EV-based diagnostics. In this Review, we provide a comprehensive discussion on the basics of nanoplasmonic sensing and emphasize recent developments in nanoplasmonics-based optical sensors to effectively identify EVs or bacterial MVs. We explore various nanoplasmonic sensors tailored for EV or bacterial MV detection, emphasizing the application of localized surface plasmon resonance through gold nanoparticles and their multimers. Additionally, we highlight advanced EV detection techniques based on surface plasmon polaritons using plasmonic thin film and nanopatterned structures. Furthermore, we evaluate the improved detection capability of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy in identifying and classifying these vesicles, aided by plasmonic nanostructures. Nanoplasmonic sensing techniques have remarkable precision and sensitivity, making them a potential tool for accurate EV detection in clinical applications, facilitating point-of-care molecular diagnostics. Finally, we summarize the challenges associated with nanoplasmonic EV or bacterial MV sensors and offer insights into potential future directions for this evolving field.
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- Aparna Neettiyath
- Renal Division and Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Renal Division and Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Institute of Quantum Biophysics, Department of Biophysics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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- Renal Division and Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Renal Division and Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.
- Institute of Quantum Biophysics, Department of Biophysics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea.
- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea.
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Hong Q, Zhu S, Yu Y, Ren Y, Jin L, Wang H, Zhang H, Guo K. The emerging role of mtDNA release in sepsis: Current evidence and potential therapeutic targets. J Cell Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38888012 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.31331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory reaction caused by infection, and severe sepsis can develop into septic shock, eventually leading to multiorgan dysfunction and even death. In recent years, studies have shown that mitochondrial damage is closely related to the occurrence and development of sepsis. Recent years have seen a surge in concern over mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), as anomalies in this material can lead to cellular dysfunction, disruption of aerobic respiration, and even death of the cell. In this review, we discuss the latest findings on the mechanisms of mitochondrial damage and the molecular mechanisms controlling mitochondrial mtDNA release. We also explored the connection between mtDNA misplacement and inflammatory activation. Additionally, we propose potential therapeutic targets of mtDNA for sepsis treatment.
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- Qianya Hong
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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Yang S, Sun Y, Yan C. Recent advances in the use of extracellular vesicles from adipose-derived stem cells for regenerative medical therapeutics. J Nanobiotechnology 2024; 22:316. [PMID: 38844939 PMCID: PMC11157933 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02603-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) are a subset of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) isolated from adipose tissue. They possess remarkable properties, including multipotency, self-renewal, and easy clinical availability. ADSCs are also capable of promoting tissue regeneration through the secretion of various cytokines, factors, and extracellular vesicles (EVs). ADSC-derived EVs (ADSC-EVs) act as intercellular signaling mediators that encapsulate a range of biomolecules. These EVs have been found to mediate the therapeutic activities of donor cells by promoting the proliferation and migration of effector cells, facilitating angiogenesis, modulating immunity, and performing other specific functions in different tissues. Compared to the donor cells themselves, ADSC-EVs offer advantages such as fewer safety concerns and more convenient transportation and storage for clinical application. As a result, these EVs have received significant attention as cell-free therapeutic agents with potential future application in regenerative medicine. In this review, we focus on recent research progress regarding regenerative medical use of ADSC-EVs across various medical conditions, including wound healing, chronic limb ischemia, angiogenesis, myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy, fat graft survival, bone regeneration, cartilage regeneration, tendinopathy and tendon healing, peripheral nerve regeneration, and acute lung injury, among others. We also discuss the underlying mechanisms responsible for inducing these therapeutic effects. We believe that deciphering the biological properties, therapeutic effects, and underlying mechanisms associated with ADSC-EVs will provide a foundation for developing a novel therapeutic approach in regenerative medicine.
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- Song Yang
- Institute of Life Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, 610500, People's Republic of China
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Sievänen T, Jokela T, Hyvärinen M, Korhonen TM, Pylvänäinen K, Mecklin JP, Karvanen J, Sillanpää E, Seppälä TT, Laakkonen EK. Circulating miRNA Signature Predicts Cancer Incidence in Lynch Syndrome-A Pilot Study. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2024; 17:243-254. [PMID: 38551987 PMCID: PMC11148538 DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-23-0368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common autosomal dominant cancer syndrome and is characterized by high genetic cancer risk modified by lifestyle factors. This study explored whether a circulating miRNA (c-miR) signature predicts LS cancer incidence within a 4-year prospective surveillance period. To gain insight how lifestyle behavior could affect LS cancer risk, we investigated whether the cancer-predicting c-miR signature correlates with known risk-reducing factors such as physical activity, body mass index (BMI), dietary fiber, or NSAID usage. The study included 110 c-miR samples from LS carriers, 18 of whom were diagnosed with cancer during a 4-year prospective surveillance period. Lasso regression was utilized to find c-miRs associated with cancer risk. Individual risk sum derived from the chosen c-miRs was used to develop a model to predict LS cancer incidence. This model was validated using 5-fold cross-validation. Correlation and pathway analyses were applied to inspect biological functions of c-miRs. Pearson correlation was used to examine the associations of c-miR risk sum and lifestyle factors. hsa-miR-10b-5p, hsa-miR-125b-5p, hsa-miR-200a-3p, hsa-miR-3613-5p, and hsa-miR-3615 were identified as cancer predictors by Lasso, and their risk sum score associated with higher likelihood of cancer incidence (HR 2.72, 95% confidence interval: 1.64-4.52, C-index = 0.72). In cross-validation, the model indicated good concordance with the average C-index of 0.75 (0.6-1.0). Coregulated hsa-miR-10b-5p, hsa-miR-125b-5p, and hsa-miR-200a-3p targeted genes involved in cancer-associated biological pathways. The c-miR risk sum score correlated with BMI (r = 0.23, P < 0.01). In summary, BMI-associated c-miRs predict LS cancer incidence within 4 years, although further validation is required. PREVENTION RELEVANCE The development of cancer risk prediction models is key to improving the survival of patients with LS. This pilot study describes a serum miRNA signature-based risk prediction model that predicts LS cancer incidence within 4 years, although further validation is required.
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- Tero Sievänen
- Gerontology Research Center and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Gerontology Research Center and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Gerontology Research Center and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Gerontology Research Center and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- The wellbeing services county of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- The wellbeing services county of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Gerontology Research Center and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
- The wellbeing services county of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Applied Tumor Genomics Research Program, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery and TAYS Cancer Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- Gerontology Research Center and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
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Hong X, Cai L, Li L, Zheng D, Lin J, Liang Z, Fu W, Liang D, Zeng T, Sun K, Wang W, Chen S, Ren M, Yan L. Keratinocyte-derived small extracellular vesicles delay diabetic wound healing by triggering fibroblasts autophagy. Arch Physiol Biochem 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38828847 DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2024.2358020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Keratinocyte and fibroblast dysfunctions contribute to delayed healing of diabetic wounds. Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) are key mediators of intercellular communication and are involved in the pathogenesis of several diseases. Recent findings suggest that sEV derived from high-glucose-treated keratinocyte (HaCaT-HG-sEV) can transport LINC01435 to inhibit tube formation and migration of HUVECs, thereby delaying wound healing. This study aimed to elucidate sEV-related communication mechanisms between keratinocytes and fibroblasts during diabetic wound healing. HaCaT-HG-sEV treatment and LINC01435 overexpression significantly decreased fibroblast collagen level and migration ability but significantly increased fibroblast autophagy. However, treatment with an autophagy inhibitor suppressed LINC01435 overexpression-induced decrease in collagen levels in fibroblasts. In diabetic mice, HaCaT-HG-sEV treatment decreased collagen levels and increased the expression of the autophagy-related proteins Beclin-1 and LC3 at the wound site, thereby delaying wound healing. Conclusively, LINC01435 in keratinocyte-derived sEV activates fibroblast autophagy and reduces fibroblast collagen synthesis, leading to impaired diabetic wound healing.
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- Xiaosi Hong
- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Endocrinology, Shenshan Medical center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Medical Research Center, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Nanhai Translational Innovation Center of Precision Immunology, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Foshan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Sung SE, Lim JH, Kang KK, Choi JH, Lee S, Sung M, Park WT, Kim YI, Seo MS, Lee GW. Proteomic profiling of extracellular vesicles derived from human serum for the discovery of biomarkers in Avascular necrosis. Clin Proteomics 2024; 21:39. [PMID: 38825675 PMCID: PMC11145856 DOI: 10.1186/s12014-024-09489-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a medical condition characterized by the destruction of bone tissue due to a diminished blood supply. When the rate of tissue destruction surpasses the rate of regeneration, effective treatment becomes challenging, leading to escalating pain, arthritis, and bone fragility as the disease advances. A timely diagnosis is imperative to prevent and initiate proactive treatment for osteonecrosis. We explored the potential of differentially expressed proteins in serum-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) as biomarkers for AVN of the femoral head in humans. We analyzed the genetic material contained in serum-derived exosomes from patients for early diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of avascular necrosis. METHODS EVs were isolated from the serum of both patients with AVN and a control group of healthy individuals. Proteomic analyses were conducted to compare the expression patterns of these proteins by proteomic analysis using LC-MS/MS. RESULTS Our results show that the levels of IGHV3-23, FN1, VWF, FGB, PRG4, FCGBP, and ZSWIM9 were upregulated in the EVs of patients with AVN compared with those of healthy controls. ELISA results showed that VWF and PRG4 were significantly upregulated in the patients with AVN. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that these EV proteins could serve as promising biomarkers for the early detection and diagnosis of AVN. Early diagnosis is paramount for effective treatment, and the identification of new osteonecrosis biomarkers is essential to facilitate swift diagnosis and proactive intervention. Our study provides novel insights into the identification of AVN-related biomarkers that can enhance clinical management and treatment outcomes.
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- Soo-Eun Sung
- Preclinical Research Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (K-MEDI hub), Daegu, 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Biome Research Lab, Kolmar Korea Holdings, 61Heolleungro 8-gil, Seoul, 06800, Republic of Korea
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- Preclinical Research Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (K-MEDI hub), Daegu, 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Preclinical Research Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (K-MEDI hub), Daegu, 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Preclinical Research Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (K-MEDI hub), Daegu, 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Preclinical Research Center, Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation (K-MEDI hub), Daegu, 41061, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, 170 Hyonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Tissue Engineering, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Medical Center, 170 Hyonchung-ro, Namgu, Daegu, 42415, Republic of Korea.
- Cellexobio., Ltd, Daegu, 42415, Korea.
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Szczotka M, Wasiak M, Kuźmak J. Extracellular vesicles in cattle infected with bovine leukaemia virus: isolation and molecular analysis. J Vet Res 2024; 68:189-198. [PMID: 38947160 PMCID: PMC11210360 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2024-0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Introduction Exosomes are nanosized lipid bilayer membranous microvesicles, extracellularly released from a variety of mammalian cells. They mediate intercellular signalling by transporting several types of RNA, lipids and proteins and participate in the intercellular exchange of DNA, RNA, micro RNA, proteins and other components. These microvesicles are present in all body fluids in physiological and pathological conditions and reflect the state of the host organism. The aim of the study was the isolation and molecular determination of exosomes in blood and supernatant fluids of bovine dendritic cell cultures infected with bovine leukaemia virus (BLV). Material and Methods Exosomes were isolated by ultracentrifugation from the blood sera, plasma and supernatant of bovine BLV-infected and uninfected control dendritic cell cultures and their presence was confirmed with scanning electron and transmission electron microscopy. Western blot analysis of the structural BLV glycoprotein 51 (Env) and protein 24 (Gag) and of the tetraspanin exosomal markers CD9, CD63 and flotillin-1 was undertaken in BLV+ and control BLV- cattle. Results In exosomes of leukaemic cattle both BLV proteins and exosomal markers were detected. In healthy control animals only exosomal markers were determined. Conclusion Proteins of BLV were released with exosomes and could be transferred into recipient cells as an alternative propagation route not requiring virus infection.
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- Department of Pathology National Veterinary Research Institute, 24-100Puławy, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, 24-100Puławy, Poland
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Gustafson D, DiStefano PV, Wang XF, Wu R, Ghaffari S, Ching C, Rathnakumar K, Alibhai F, Syonov M, Fitzpatrick J, Boudreau E, Lau C, Galant N, Husain M, Li RK, Lee WL, Parekh RS, Monnier PP, Fish JE. Circulating small extracellular vesicles mediate vascular hyperpermeability in diabetes. Diabetologia 2024; 67:1138-1154. [PMID: 38489029 PMCID: PMC11058313 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-024-06120-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS A hallmark chronic complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus is vascular hyperpermeability, which encompasses dysfunction of the cerebrovascular endothelium and the subsequent development of associated cognitive impairment. The present study tested the hypothesis that during type 2 diabetes circulating small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) exhibit phenotypic changes that facilitate pathogenic disruption of the vascular barrier. METHODS sEVs isolated from the plasma of a mouse model of type 2 diabetes and from diabetic human individuals were characterised for their ability to disrupt the endothelial cell (EC) barrier. The contents of sEVs and their effect on recipient ECs were assessed by proteomics and identified pathways were functionally interrogated with small molecule inhibitors. RESULTS Using intravital imaging, we found that diabetic mice (Leprdb/db) displayed hyperpermeability of the cerebrovasculature. Enhanced vascular leakiness was recapitulated following i.v. injection of sEVs from diabetic mice into non-diabetic recipient mice. Characterisation of circulating sEV populations from the plasma of diabetic mice and humans demonstrated increased quantity and size of sEVs compared with those isolated from non-diabetic counterparts. Functional experiments revealed that sEVs from diabetic mice or humans induced the rapid and sustained disruption of the EC barrier through enhanced paracellular and transcellular leak but did not induce inflammation. Subsequent sEV proteome and recipient EC phospho-proteome analysis suggested that extracellular vesicles (sEVs) from diabetic mice and humans modulate the MAPK/MAPK kinase (MEK) and Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) pathways, cell-cell junctions and actin dynamics. This was confirmed experimentally. Treatment of sEVs with proteinase K or pre-treatment of recipient cells with MEK or ROCK inhibitors reduced the hyperpermeability-inducing effects of circulating sEVs in the diabetic state. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION Diabetes is associated with marked increases in the concentration and size of circulating sEVs. The modulation of sEV-associated proteins under diabetic conditions can induce vascular leak through activation of the MEK/ROCK pathway. These data identify a new paradigm by which diabetes can induce hyperpermeability and dysfunction of the cerebrovasculature and may implicate sEVs in the pathogenesis of cognitive decline during type 2 diabetes.
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- Dakota Gustafson
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Fundamental Neurobiology, Toronto Western Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, Women's College Hospital, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, Women's College Hospital, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Fundamental Neurobiology, Toronto Western Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Chen Y, Chen S, Zhang J, Hu X, Li N, Liu Z, Huang L, Yu J, Zhang Y, Lin X, Xu Z, Fang Y, Chen Z, Guo Y, Chen B. Electroacupuncture pre-treatment exerts a protective effect on LPS-induced cardiomyopathy in mice through the delivery of miR-381 via exosomes. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167208. [PMID: 38701956 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the cardiac protective effects and molecular mechanisms of electroacupuncture (EA) pre-treatment in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-Induced Cardiomyopathy. METHODS AND RESULTS Pre-treatment with EA was performed 30 min before intraperitoneal injection of LPS. Cardiac function changes in mice of the EA + LPS group were observed using electrocardiography, echocardiography, and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared with the LPS group. The results demonstrated that EA pre-treatment significantly improved the survival rate of septic mice, alleviated the severity of endotoxemia, and exhibited notable cardiac protective effects. These effects were characterized by a reduction in ST-segment elevation on electrocardiography, an increase in ejection fraction (EF) and fraction shortening (FS) on echocardiography and a decrease in the expression of serum cardiac troponin I (cTn-I) levels. Serum exosomes obtained after EA pre-treatment were extracted and administered to septic mice, revealing significant cardiac protective effects of EA-derived exosomes. Furthermore, the antagonism of circulating exosomes in mice markedly suppressed the cardiac protective effects conferred by EA pre-treatment. Analysis of serum exosomes using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) revealed a significant upregulation of miR-381 expression after EA pre-treatment. Inhibition or overexpression of miR-381 through serotype 9 adeno-associated virus (AAV9)-mediated gene delivery demonstrated that overexpression of miR-381 exerted a cardiac protective effect, while inhibition of miR-381 significantly attenuated the cardiac protective effects conferred by EA pre-treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our research findings have revealed a novel endogenous cardiac protection mechanism, wherein circulating exosomes derived from EA pre-treatment mitigate LPS-induced cardiac dysfunction via miR-381.
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- Yong Chen
- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300102, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 500515, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300102, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300102, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China; School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
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- Research Center of Experimental Acupuncture Science, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; School of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China; National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin 300381, China.
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Wilimski R, Budzianowski J, Łomiak M, Olasińska-Wiśniewska A, Pieniak K, Jędrzejczyk S, Domaszk O, Chudzik M, Filipiak KJ, Hiczkiewicz J, Faron W, Urbanowicz T, Jemielity M, Grygier M, Grabowski M, Kuśmierczyk M, Rymuza B, Huczek Z, Kochman J, van der Pol E, Nieuwland R, Gąsecka A. Extracellular Vesicles to Predict Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - a Prospective, Multicenter Cohort Study. J Cardiovasc Transl Res 2024:10.1007/s12265-024-10521-x. [PMID: 38807003 DOI: 10.1007/s12265-024-10521-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an established treatment for aortic stenosis (AS) in patients at intermediate and high surgical risk. Circulating extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoparticles involved in cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to (i) determine the effect of TAVI on plasma concentrations of five EV subtypes and (ii) evaluate the predictive value of EVs for post-TAVI outcomes. METHODS Blood samples were collected 1 day before TAVI and at hospital discharge. Concentrations of EVs were evaluated using flow cytometry. RESULTS Concentration of leukocytes EVs decreased after TAVI, compared to the measurement before (p = 0.008). Among 123 patients discharged from the hospital, 19.5% experienced MACCE during the median of 10.3 months. Increased pre-TAVI concentration of phosphatidylserine-exposing EVs was an independent predictor of MACCE in multivariable analysis (OR 5.313, 95% CI 1.164-24.258, p = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS Patients with increased pre-TAVI concentration of procoagulant, PS-exposing EVs have over fivefold higher odds of adverse outcomes.
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- Radosław Wilimski
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Club 30", Polish Cardiac Society, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, University of Zielona Góra, Collegium Medicum, 65-046, Zielona Góra, Poland
- Department of Cardiology, Nowa Sól Multidisciplinary Hospital, 67-100, Nowa Sól, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Club 30", Polish Cardiac Society, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Transplantology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Hypertensiology, Angiology and Internal Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Maria Sklodowska-Curie Medical Academy, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, University of Zielona Góra, Collegium Medicum, 65-046, Zielona Góra, Poland
- Department of Cardiology, Nowa Sól Multidisciplinary Hospital, 67-100, Nowa Sól, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, Nowa Sól Multidisciplinary Hospital, 67-100, Nowa Sól, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Transplantology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery and Transplantology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Chair and 1st Department of Cardiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of Experimental Clinical Chemistry & Amsterdam Vesicle Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Experimental Clinical Chemistry & Amsterdam Vesicle Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Club 30", Polish Cardiac Society, Warsaw, Poland.
- 1St Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
- Laboratory of Experimental Clinical Chemistry & Amsterdam Vesicle Center, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Páramo JA, Cenarro A, Civeira F, Roncal C. Extracellular vesicles in atherosclerosis: Current and forthcoming impact? CLINICA E INVESTIGACION EN ARTERIOSCLEROSIS : PUBLICACION OFICIAL DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE ARTERIOSCLEROSIS 2024:S0214-9168(24)00037-8. [PMID: 38714381 DOI: 10.1016/j.arteri.2024.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/09/2024]
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Atherosclerosis is the main pathogenic substrate for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Initially categorized as a passive cholesterol storage disease, nowadays, it is considered an active process, identifying inflammation among the key players for its initiation and progression. Despite these advances, patients with CVDs are still at high risk of thrombotic events and death, urging to deepen into the molecular mechanisms underlying atherogenesis, and to identify novel diagnosis and prognosis biomarkers for their stratification. In this context, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been postulated as an alternative in search of novel biomarkers in atherosclerotic diseases, as well as to investigate the crosstalk between the cells participating in the processes leading to arterial remodelling. EVs are nanosized lipidic particles released by most cell types in physiological and pathological conditions, that enclose lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids from parental cells reflecting their activation status. First considered cellular waste disposal systems, at present, EVs have been recognized as active effectors in a myriad of cellular processes, and as potential diagnosis and prognosis biomarkers also in CVDs. This review summarizes the role of EVs as potential biomarkers of CVDs, and their involvement into the processes leading to atherosclerosis.
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- José A Páramo
- Hematology Service, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; IdiSNA, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; CIBERCV, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
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- CIBERCV, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain; Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- CIBERCV, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain; Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (IIS Aragón), Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; IdiSNA, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain; CIBERCV, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain.
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Tang J, Wang X, Lin X, Wu C. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles: a regulator and carrier for targeting bone-related diseases. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:212. [PMID: 38697996 PMCID: PMC11066013 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-01973-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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The escalating threat of bone-related diseases poses a significant challenge to human health. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs), as inherent cell-secreted natural products, have emerged as promising treatments for bone-related diseases. Leveraging outstanding features such as high biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, superior biological barrier penetration, and extended circulating half-life, MSC-EVs serve as potent carriers for microRNAs (miRNAs), long no-code RNAs (lncRNAs), and other biomolecules. These cargo molecules play pivotal roles in orchestrating bone metabolism and vascularity through diverse mechanisms, thereby contributing to the amelioration of bone diseases. Additionally, engineering modifications enhance the bone-targeting ability of MSC-EVs, mitigating systemic side effects and bolstering their clinical translational potential. This review comprehensively explores the mechanisms through which MSC-EVs regulate bone-related disease progression. It delves into the therapeutic potential of MSC-EVs as adept drug carriers, augmented by engineered modification strategies tailored for osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoporosis, and osteosarcoma. In conclusion, the exceptional promise exhibited by MSC-EVs positions them as an excellent solution with considerable translational applications in clinical orthopedics.
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- Jiandong Tang
- Orthopaedics Center, Zigong Fourth People's Hospital, Tan mu lin Street 19#, Zigong, 643099, Sichuan Province, China
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- Orthopaedics Center, Zigong Fourth People's Hospital, Tan mu lin Street 19#, Zigong, 643099, Sichuan Province, China
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- Orthopaedics Center, Zigong Fourth People's Hospital, Tan mu lin Street 19#, Zigong, 643099, Sichuan Province, China
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- Orthopaedics Center, Zigong Fourth People's Hospital, Tan mu lin Street 19#, Zigong, 643099, Sichuan Province, China.
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Merij LB, da Silva LR, Palhinha L, Gomes MT, Dib PRB, Martins-Gonçalves R, Toledo-Quiroga K, Raposo-Nunes MA, Andrade FB, de Toledo Martins S, Nascimento ALR, Rocha VN, Alves LR, Bozza PT, de Oliveira Trugilho MR, Hottz ED. Density-based lipoprotein depletion improves extracellular vesicle isolation and functional analysis. J Thromb Haemost 2024; 22:1372-1388. [PMID: 38278418 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtha.2024.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Blood plasma is the main source of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in clinical studies aiming to identify biomarkers and to investigate pathophysiological processes, especially regarding EV roles in inflammation and thrombosis. However, EV isolation from plasma has faced the fundamental issue of lipoprotein contamination, representing an important bias since lipoproteins are highly abundant and modulate cell signaling, metabolism, and thromboinflammation. OBJECTIVES Here, we aimed to isolate plasma EVs after depleting lipoproteins, thereby improving sample purity and EV thromboinflammatory analysis. METHODS Density-based gradient ultracentrifugation (G-UC) was used for lipoprotein depletion before EV isolation from plasma through size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) or serial centrifugation (SC). Recovered EVs were analyzed by size, concentration, cellular source, ultrastructure, and bottom-up proteomics. RESULTS G-UC efficiently separated lipoproteins from the plasma, allowing subsequent EV isolation through SEC or SC. Combined analysis from EV proteomics, cholesterol quantification, and apoB-100 detection confirmed the significant reduction in lipoproteins from isolated EVs. Proteomic analysis identified similar gene ontology and cellular components in EVs, regardless of lipoprotein depletion, which was consistent with similar EV cellular sources, size, and ultrastructure by flow cytometry and transmission electron microscopy. Importantly, lipoprotein depletion increased the detection of less abundant proteins in EV proteome and enhanced thromboinflammatory responses of platelets and monocytes stimulated in vitro with EV isolates. CONCLUSION Combination of G-UC+SEC significantly reduced EV lipoprotein contamination without interfering in EV cellular source, gene ontology, and ultrastructure, allowing the recovery of highly pure EVs with potential implications for functional assays and proteomic and lipidomic analyses.
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- Laura Botelho Merij
- Laboratory of Immunothrombosis, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxinology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunothrombosis, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunothrombosis, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxinology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunothrombosis, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Gene Expression Regulation Laboratory, Carlos Chagas Institute, ICC-Fiocruz, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ultrastructure and Tissue, Department of Histology and Embryology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Pathology and Histology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Gene Expression Regulation Laboratory, Carlos Chagas Institute, ICC-Fiocruz, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Gene Expression Regulation Laboratory, Carlos Chagas Institute, ICC-Fiocruz, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Immunopharmacology, Oswaldo Cruz Institute, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Center for Technological Development in Health, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- Laboratory of Immunothrombosis, Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Liao C, Huang Z, Liu J, Deng M, Wang L, Chen Y, Li J, Zhao J, Luo X, Zhu J, Wu Q, Fu W, Sun B, Zheng J. Role of extracellular vesicles in castration-resistant prostate cancer. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 197:104348. [PMID: 38588967 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is a common health threat to men worldwide, and castration-resistant PCa (CRPC) is the leading cause of PCa-related deaths. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bilayer compartments secreted by living cells that are important mediators of intercellular communication. EVs regulate the biological processes of recipient cells by transmitting heterogeneous cargoes, contributing to CRPC occurrence, progression, and drug resistance. These EVs originate not only from malignant cells, but also from various cell types within the tumor microenvironment. EVs are widely dispersed throughout diverse biological fluids and are attractive biomarkers derived from noninvasive liquid biopsy techniques. EV quantities and cargoes have been tested as potential biomarkers for CRPC diagnosis, progression, drug resistance, and prognosis; however, technical barriers to their clinical application continue to exist. Furthermore, exogenous EVs may provide tools for new therapies for CRPC. This review summarizes the current evidence on the role of EVs in CRPC.
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- Chaoyu Liao
- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Department of Urology, Urologic Surgery Center, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400037, China.
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Menezes SA, Tasca T. Extracellular vesicles in parasitic diseases - from pathogenesis to future diagnostic tools. Microbes Infect 2024; 26:105310. [PMID: 38316376 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2024.105310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Parasitic diseases are still a major public health problem especially among individuals of low socioeconomic status in underdeveloped countries. In recent years it has been demonstrated that parasites can release extracellular vesicles that participate in the host-parasite communication, immune evasion, and in governing processes associated with host infection. Extracellular vesicles are membrane-bound structures released into the extracellular space that can carry several types of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolites, which directly impact the target cells. Extracellular vesicles have attracted wide attention due to their relevance in host-parasite communication and for their potential value in applications such as in the diagnostic biomarker discovery. This review of the literature aimed to join the current knowledge on the role of extracellular vesicles in host-parasite interaction and summarize its molecular content, providing information for the acquisition of new tools that can be used in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases. These findings shed light to the potential of extracellular vesicle cargo derived from protozoan parasites as novel diagnostic tools.
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- Saulo Almeida Menezes
- Faculdade de Farmácia e Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90610-000, RS, Brazil.
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- Faculdade de Farmácia e Centro de Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90610-000, RS, Brazil.
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Mao K, Lv Y, Huo F, Hu E, Zhang R, Fu Y. The fluorescence mKate2 labeling as a visualizing system for monitoring small extracellular vesicles. Biotechnol J 2024; 19:e2400128. [PMID: 38797724 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202400128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are nanosized vesicles enclosed in a lipid membrane released by nearly all cell types. sEVs have been considered as reliable biomarkers for diagnostics and effective carriers. Despite the clear importance of sEV functionality, sEV research faces challenges imposed by the small size and precise imaging of sEVs. Recent advances in live and high-resolution microscopy, combined with efficient labeling strategies, enable us to investigate the composition and behavior of EVs within living organisms. Here, a modified sEVs was generated with a near infrared fluorescence protein mKate2 using a VSVG viral pseudotyping-based approach for monitoring sEVs. An observed was made that the mKate2-tagged protein can be incorporated into the membranes of sEVs without altering their physical properties. In vivo imaging demonstrates that sEVs labeled with mKate2 exhibit excellent brightness and high photostability, allowing the acquisition of long-term investigation comparable to those achieved with mCherry labeling. Importantly, the mKate2-tagged sEVs show a low toxicity and exhibit a favorable safety profile. Furthermore, the co-expression of mKate2 and rabies virus glycoprotein (RVG) peptide on sEVs enables brain-targeted visualization, suggesting the mKate2 tag does not alter the biodistribution of sEVs. Together, the study presents the mKate2 tag as an efficient tracker for sEVs to monitor tissue-targeting and biodistribution in vivo.
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- Kedan Mao
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Infection and Immunity, Institutes of Biology and Medical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Brandes F, Meidert AS, Kirchner B, Yu M, Gebhardt S, Steinlein OK, Dolch ME, Rantner B, Tsilimparis N, Schelling G, Pfaffl MW, Reithmair M. Identification of microRNA biomarkers simultaneously expressed in circulating extracellular vesicles and atherosclerotic plaques. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1307832. [PMID: 38725837 PMCID: PMC11079260 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1307832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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Background Atherosclerosis is a widespread disorder of the cardiovascular system. The early detection of plaques by circulating biomarkers is highly clinically relevant to prevent the occurrence of major complications such as stroke or heart attacks. It is known that extracellular vesicles (EVs) are important in intercellular communication in atherosclerotic disorders and carry many components of their cells of origin, including microRNAs (miRNAs). In this study, we test the assumption that miRNAs present in material acquired from plaques in patients undergoing surgery for atherosclerotic carotid artery stenosis are also expressed in circulating EVs obtained from the identical patients. This would allow the adoption of a liquid biopsy approach for the detection of plaques. Methods We studied 22 surgical patients with atherosclerotic carotid arterial stenosis and 28 healthy controls. EVs were isolated from serum by precipitation. miRNA expression profiles of serum-derived EVs were obtained by small RNA sequencing and in plaque material simultaneously acquired from patients. A comparative analysis was performed to identify circulating atherosclerosis-associated miRNAs that are also detectable in plaques. Results Seven miRNAs were found to be differentially regulated in patient serum compared with the serum of healthy controls. Of these, miR-193b-5p, miR-193a-5p, and miR-125a-3p were significantly upregulated in patients compared with that in healthy controls and present in both, circulating EVs and plaque material. An overrepresentation analysis of experimentally validated mRNA targets revealed an increased regulation of inflammation and vascular growth factors, key players in atherosclerosis and plaque formation. Conclusion Our findings suggest that circulating EVs reflect plaque development in patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis, which can serve as biomarker candidates for detecting the presence of atherosclerotic plaques.
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- Florian Brandes
- Department of Anesthesiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Animal Physiology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Division of Animal Physiology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, InnKlinikum Altötting, Altötting, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, InnKlinikum Altötting, Altötting, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Animal Physiology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Institute of Human Genetics, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Machado FJDM, Marta-Enguita J, Gómez SU, Rodriguez JA, Páramo-Fernández JA, Herrera M, Zandio B, Aymerich N, Muñoz R, Bermejo R, Marta-Moreno J, López B, González A, Roncal C, Orbe J. Transcriptomic Analysis of Extracellular Vesicles in the Search for Novel Plasma and Thrombus Biomarkers of Ischemic Stroke Etiologies. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4379. [PMID: 38673963 PMCID: PMC11050408 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Accurate etiologic diagnosis provides an appropriate secondary prevention and better prognosis in ischemic stroke (IS) patients; still, 45% of IS are cryptogenic, urging us to enhance diagnostic precision. We have studied the transcriptomic content of plasma extracellular vesicles (EVs) (n = 21) to identify potential biomarkers of IS etiologies. The proteins encoded by the selected genes were measured in the sera of IS patients (n = 114) and in hypertensive patients with (n = 78) and without atrial fibrillation (AF) (n = 20). IGFBP-2, the most promising candidate, was studied using immunohistochemistry in the IS thrombi (n = 23) and atrium of AF patients (n = 13). In vitro, the IGFBP-2 blockade was analyzed using thromboelastometry and endothelial cell cultures. We identified 745 differentially expressed genes among EVs of cardioembolic, atherothrombotic, and ESUS groups. From these, IGFBP-2 (cutoff > 247.6 ng/mL) emerged as a potential circulating biomarker of embolic IS [OR = 8.70 (1.84-41.13) p = 0.003], which was increased in patients with AF vs. controls (p < 0.001) and was augmented in cardioembolic vs. atherothrombotic thrombi (p < 0.01). Ex vivo, the blockage of IGFBP-2 reduced clot firmness (p < 0.01) and lysis time (p < 0.001) and in vitro, diminished endothelial permeability (p < 0.05) and transmigration (p = 0.06). IGFBP-2 could be a biomarker of embolic IS and a new therapeutic target involved in clot formation and endothelial dysfunction.
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- Florencio J. D. M. Machado
- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (F.J.D.M.M.); (J.M.-E.); (S.U.G.); (J.A.R.); (J.A.P.-F.); (C.R.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
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- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (F.J.D.M.M.); (J.M.-E.); (S.U.G.); (J.A.R.); (J.A.P.-F.); (C.R.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Red de Investigación Cooperativa Orientada a Resultados en Salud (RICORS)-Ictus, Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain; (B.Z.); (N.A.); (R.M.); (J.M.-M.)
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- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (F.J.D.M.M.); (J.M.-E.); (S.U.G.); (J.A.R.); (J.A.P.-F.); (C.R.)
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- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (F.J.D.M.M.); (J.M.-E.); (S.U.G.); (J.A.R.); (J.A.P.-F.); (C.R.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (F.J.D.M.M.); (J.M.-E.); (S.U.G.); (J.A.R.); (J.A.P.-F.); (C.R.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Hematology Department, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Red de Investigación Cooperativa Orientada a Resultados en Salud (RICORS)-Ictus, Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain; (B.Z.); (N.A.); (R.M.); (J.M.-M.)
- Neurology Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Red de Investigación Cooperativa Orientada a Resultados en Salud (RICORS)-Ictus, Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain; (B.Z.); (N.A.); (R.M.); (J.M.-M.)
- Neurology Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Red de Investigación Cooperativa Orientada a Resultados en Salud (RICORS)-Ictus, Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain; (B.Z.); (N.A.); (R.M.); (J.M.-M.)
- Neurology Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Red de Investigación Cooperativa Orientada a Resultados en Salud (RICORS)-Ictus, Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain; (B.Z.); (N.A.); (R.M.); (J.M.-M.)
- Neurology Department, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Neurointervencionist Radiology, Hospital Universitario de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain;
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- Red de Investigación Cooperativa Orientada a Resultados en Salud (RICORS)-Ictus, Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain; (B.Z.); (N.A.); (R.M.); (J.M.-M.)
- Neurology Department, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Aragón (IIS-Aragon), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Cardiovascular Diseases Program, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Cardiovascular Diseases Program, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (F.J.D.M.M.); (J.M.-E.); (S.U.G.); (J.A.R.); (J.A.P.-F.); (C.R.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratory of Atherothrombosis, Cima Universidad de Navarra, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (F.J.D.M.M.); (J.M.-E.); (S.U.G.); (J.A.R.); (J.A.P.-F.); (C.R.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra IdiSNA, 31008 Pamplona, Spain; (M.H.); (B.L.)
- Red de Investigación Cooperativa Orientada a Resultados en Salud (RICORS)-Ictus, Instituto Salud Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain; (B.Z.); (N.A.); (R.M.); (J.M.-M.)
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Lundy DJ, Szomolay B, Liao CT. Systems Approaches to Cell Culture-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Acute Kidney Injury Therapy: Prospects and Challenges. FUNCTION 2024; 5:zqae012. [PMID: 38706963 PMCID: PMC11065115 DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a heterogeneous syndrome, comprising diverse etiologies of kidney insults that result in high mortality and morbidity if not well managed. Although great efforts have been made to investigate underlying pathogenic mechanisms of AKI, there are limited therapeutic strategies available. Extracellular vesicles (EV) are membrane-bound vesicles secreted by various cell types, which can serve as cell-free therapy through transfer of bioactive molecules. In this review, we first overview the AKI syndrome and EV biology, with a particular focus on the technical aspects and therapeutic application of cell culture-derived EVs. Second, we illustrate how multi-omic approaches to EV miRNA, protein, and genomic cargo analysis can yield new insights into their mechanisms of action and address unresolved questions in the field. We then summarize major experimental evidence regarding the therapeutic potential of EVs in AKI, which we subdivide into stem cell and non-stem cell-derived EVs. Finally, we highlight the challenges and opportunities related to the clinical translation of animal studies into human patients.
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- David J Lundy
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials & Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 235603, Taiwan
- International PhD Program in Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 235603, Taiwan
- Center for Cell Therapy, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Systems Immunity Research Institute, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
- Division of Infection and Immunity, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 23561, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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Edwardson MA, Mitsuhashi M, Van Epps D. Elevation of astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles over the first month post-stroke in humans. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5272. [PMID: 38438491 PMCID: PMC10912590 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55983-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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We sought to identify alterations in the quantity of plasma brain-derived extracellular vesicles (EV) over the first month post-stroke to shed light on related injury and repair mechanisms. We assessed plasma levels of presumed neuron-derived EVs (NDEs), astrocyte-derived EVs (ADEs), and oligodendrocyte-derived EVs (ODEs) in 58 patients 5, 15, and 30 days post-ischemic stroke and 46 controls matched for cardiovascular risk factors using sandwich immunoassays. Subsets of brain-derived EVs were identified by co-expression of the general EV marker CD9 and markers for neurons (L1CAM, CD171), astrocytes (EAAT1), and oligodendrocytes (MOG) respectively. Clinical MRIs assessed lesion volume and presence of hemorrhagic transformation. ADE levels were elevated 5, 15, and 30 days post-stroke compared to controls (p = 0.002, p = 0.002, and p = 0.005 respectively) with no significant change for NDE or ODE. ADEs were increased 15 days post-stroke in patients with hemorrhagic transformation (p = 0.04) compared to patients with no hemorrhage. We conclude that ADE levels are preferentially increased over the first month post-stroke in humans, possibly to provide trophic support to injured neurons following ischemia. ADEs hold potential as biomarkers of blood-brain barrier breakdown and hemorrhagic transformation, but this requires further study at earlier time points post-stroke.
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- Matthew A Edwardson
- Department of Neurology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA.
- Research Division, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
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Zimmerman AJ, de Oliveira GP, Su X, Wood J, Fu Z, Pinckney B, Tigges J, Ghiran I, Ivanov AR. Multimode chromatography-based techniques for high purity isolation of extracellular vesicles from human blood plasma. JOURNAL OF EXTRACELLULAR BIOLOGY 2024; 3:e147. [PMID: 38751711 PMCID: PMC11080799 DOI: 10.1002/jex2.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) play a pivotal role in various biological pathways, such as immune responses and the progression of diseases, including cancer. However, it is challenging to isolate EVs at high purity from blood plasma and other biofluids due to their low abundance compared to more predominant biomolecular species such as lipoprotein particles and free protein complexes. Ultracentrifugation-based EV isolation, the current gold standard technique, cannot overcome this challenge due to the similar biophysical characteristics of such species. We developed several novel approaches to enrich EVs from plasma while depleting contaminating molecular species using multimode chromatography-based strategies. On average, we identified 716 ± 68 and 1054 ± 35 protein groups in EV isolates from 100 µL of plasma using multimode chromatography- and ultracentrifugation-based techniques, respectively. The developed methods resulted in similar EV isolates purity, providing significant advantages in simplicity, throughput, scalability, and applicability for various downstream analytical and potential clinical applications.
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- Alan J. Zimmerman
- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Nano Flow Core Facility, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Nano Flow Core Facility, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biological Analysis, Department of Chemistry and Chemical BiologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Berriel Pinho VH, Daher JPL, Kanaan S, Medeiros T. Extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2024; 82:1-8. [PMID: 38467392 PMCID: PMC10927369 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are small vesicles released by cells that facilitate cell signaling. They are categorized based on their biogenesis and size. In the context of the central nervous system (CNS), EVs have been extensively studied for their role in both normal physiological functions and diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD). AD is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and neuronal death. EVs have emerged as potential biomarkers for AD due to their involvement in disease progression. Specifically, EVs derived from neurons, astrocytes, and neuron precursor cells exhibit changes in quantity and composition in AD. Neuron-derived EVs have been found to contain key proteins associated with AD pathology, such as amyloid beta (Aß) and tau. Increased levels of Aß in neuron-derived EVs isolated from the plasma have been observed in individuals with AD and mild cognitive impairment, suggesting their potential as early biomarkers. However, the analysis of tau in neuron-derived EVs is still inconclusive. In addition to Aß and tau, neuron-derived EVs also carry other proteins linked to AD, including synaptic proteins. These findings indicate that EVs could serve as biomarkers for AD, particularly for early diagnosis and disease monitoring. However, further research is required to validate their use and explore potential therapeutic applications. To summarize, EVs are small vesicles involved in cell signaling within the CNS. They hold promise as biomarkers for AD, potentially enabling early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression. Ongoing research aims to refine their use as biomarkers and uncover additional therapeutic applications.
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Patologia, NIterói RJ, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Patologia, NIterói RJ, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal Fluminense, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Patologia, NIterói RJ, Brazil.
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Chang H, Chen E, Hu Y, Wu L, Deng L, Ye‐Lehmann S, Mao X, Zhu T, Liu J, Chen C. Extracellular Vesicles: The Invisible Heroes and Villains of COVID-19 Central Neuropathology. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305554. [PMID: 38143270 PMCID: PMC10933635 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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Acknowledging the neurological symptoms of COVID-19 and the long-lasting neurological damage even after the epidemic ends are common, necessitating ongoing vigilance. Initial investigations suggest that extracellular vesicles (EVs), which assist in the evasion of the host's immune response and achieve immune evasion in SARS-CoV-2 systemic spreading, contribute to the virus's attack on the central nervous system (CNS). The pro-inflammatory, pro-coagulant, and immunomodulatory properties of EVs contents may directly drive neuroinflammation and cerebral thrombosis in COVID-19. Additionally, EVs have attracted attention as potential candidates for targeted therapy in COVID-19 due to their innate homing properties, low immunogenicity, and ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) freely. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cell (MSCs) secreted EVs are widely applied and evaluated in patients with COVID-19 for their therapeutic effect, considering the limited antiviral treatment. This review summarizes the involvement of EVs in COVID-19 neuropathology as carriers of SARS-CoV-2 or other pathogenic contents, as predictors of COVID-19 neuropathology by transporting brain-derived substances, and as therapeutic agents by delivering biotherapeutic substances or drugs. Understanding the diverse roles of EVs in the neuropathological aspects of COVID-19 provides a comprehensive framework for developing, treating, and preventing central neuropathology and the severe consequences associated with the disease.
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- Haiqing Chang
- Department of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityLaboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care MedicineNational‐Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityLaboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care MedicineNational‐Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of Cardiology, Honghui hospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'an710049China
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- Department of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityLaboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care MedicineNational‐Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityLaboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care MedicineNational‐Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Diseases and Hormones of the Nervous System University of Paris‐Scalay Bicêtre Hosptial BâtGrégory Pincus 80 Rue du Gal Leclerc, CedexLe Kremlin Bicêtre94276France
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- Department of NeurologyInstitute of Cell EngineeringSchool of MedicineJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreMD21218USA
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- Department of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityLaboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care MedicineNational‐Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityLaboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care MedicineNational‐Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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- Department of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityLaboratory of Anesthesia and Critical Care MedicineNational‐Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Translational Medicine of AnesthesiologyWest China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuan610041China
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Tsakiri M, Tsichlis I, Zivko C, Demetzos C, Mahairaki V. Lipidic Nanoparticles, Extracellular Vesicles and Hybrid Platforms as Advanced Medicinal Products: Future Therapeutic Prospects for Neurodegenerative Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:350. [PMID: 38543244 PMCID: PMC10975844 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16030350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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Neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, affect a wide variety of the population and pose significant challenges with progressive and irreversible neural cell loss. The limitations of brain-targeting therapies and the unclear molecular mechanisms driving neurodegeneration hamper the possibility of developing successful treatment options. Thus, nanoscale drug delivery platforms offer a promising solution. This paper explores and compares lipidic nanoparticles, extracellular vesicles (EVs), and hybrid liposomal-EV nanoplatforms as advanced approaches for targeted delivery to combat neurodegeneration. Lipidic nanoparticles are well-characterized platforms that allow multi-drug loading and scalable production. Conversely, EVs offer the ability of selectively targeting specific tissues and high biocompatibility. The combination of these two platforms in one could lead to promising results in the treatment of neurodegeneration. However, many issues, such as the regulatory framework, remain to be solved before these novel products are translated into clinical practice.
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- Maria Tsakiri
- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.T.); (I.T.); (C.D.)
- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.T.); (I.T.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
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- Section of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Panepistimioupolis Zografou, 15771 Athens, Greece; (M.T.); (I.T.); (C.D.)
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- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA;
- The Richman Family Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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Wang Y, Liu Y, Zhang J, Peng Q, Wang X, Xiao X, Shi K. Nanomaterial-mediated modulation of the cGAS-STING signaling pathway for enhanced cancer immunotherapy. Acta Biomater 2024; 176:51-76. [PMID: 38237711 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Despite the current promise of immunotherapy, many cancer patients still suffer from challenges such as poor immune response rates, resulting in unsatisfactory clinical efficacy of existing therapies. There is an urgent need to combine emerging biomedical discoveries and innovations in traditional therapies. Modulation of the cGAS-STING signalling pathway represents an important innate immunotherapy pathway that serves as a crucial DNA sensing mechanism in innate immunity and viral defense. It has attracted increasing attention as an emerging target for cancer therapy. The recent advancements in nanotechnology have led to the significant utilization of nanomaterials in cancer immunotherapy, owing to their exceptional physicochemical properties such as large specific surface area and efficient permeability. Given the rapid development of cancer immunotherapy driven by the cGAS-STING activation, this study reviews the latest research progress in employing nanomaterials to modulate this signaling pathway. Based on the introduction of the main activation mechanisms of cGAS-STING pathway, this review focuses on nanomaterials that mediate the agonists involved and effectively activate this signaling pathway. In addition, combination nanotherapeutics based on the activation of the cGAS-STING signaling pathway are also discussed, including emerging strategies combining nanoformulated agonists with chemotherapy, radiotherapy as well as other immunomodulation in tumor targeting therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Given the rapid development of cancer immunotherapy driven by the cGAS / STING activation, this study reviews the latest research advances in the use of nanomaterials to modulate this signaling pathway. Based on the introduction of key cGAS-STING components and their activation mechanisms, this review focuses on nanomaterials that can mediate the corresponding agonists and effectively activate this signaling pathway. In addition, combination nanotherapies based on the activation of the cGAS-STING signaling pathway are also discussed, including emerging strategies combining nanoformulated agonists with chemotherapy, radiotherapy as well as immunomodulation in cancer therapy,.
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- Yaxin Wang
- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- College of Pharmacy, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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Shalash R, Levi-Ferber M, Cohen C, Dori A, Brodie C, Henis-Korenblit S. Cross-species modeling of muscular dystrophy in Caenorhabditis elegans using patient-derived extracellular vesicles. Dis Model Mech 2024; 17:dmm050412. [PMID: 38501170 PMCID: PMC11007864 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.050412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Reliable disease models are critical for medicine advancement. Here, we established a versatile human disease model system using patient-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), which transfer a pathology-inducing cargo from a patient to a recipient naïve model organism. As a proof of principle, we applied EVs from the serum of patients with muscular dystrophy to Caenorhabditis elegans and demonstrated their capability to induce a spectrum of muscle pathologies, including lifespan shortening and robust impairment of muscle organization and function. This demonstrates that patient-derived EVs can deliver disease-relevant pathologies between species and can be exploited for establishing novel and personalized models of human disease. Such models can potentially be used for disease diagnosis, prognosis, analyzing treatment responses, drug screening and identification of the disease-transmitting cargo of patient-derived EVs and their cellular targets. This system complements traditional genetic disease models and enables modeling of multifactorial diseases and of those not yet associated with specific genetic mutations.
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- Rewayd Shalash
- The Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
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- The Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
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- The Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
- The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences and Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
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- Department of Neurology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan 52621, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv 69978, Israel
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- The Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
- The Mina and Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences and Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
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- The Mina & Everard Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel
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Berezin AE, Berezin AA. Extracellular vesicles in heart failure. Adv Clin Chem 2024; 119:1-32. [PMID: 38514208 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acc.2024.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Physiologically, extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been implicated as crucial mediators of immune response, cell homeostasis, angiogenesis, cell differentiation and growth, and tissue repair. In heart failure (HF) they may act as regulators of cardiac remodeling, microvascular inflammation, micro environmental changes, tissue fibrosis, atherosclerosis, neovascularization of plaques, endothelial dysfunction, thrombosis, and reciprocal heart-remote organ interaction. The chapter summaries the nomenclature, isolation, detection of EVs, their biologic role and function physiologically as well as in the pathogenesis of HF. Current challenges to the utilization of EVs as diagnostic and predictive biomarkers in HF are also discussed.
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- Alexander E Berezin
- Department of Internal Medicine II, Division of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
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Kumar A, Nader MA, Deep G. Emergence of Extracellular Vesicles as "Liquid Biopsy" for Neurological Disorders: Boom or Bust. Pharmacol Rev 2024; 76:199-227. [PMID: 38351075 PMCID: PMC10877757 DOI: 10.1124/pharmrev.122.000788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as an attractive liquid biopsy approach in the diagnosis and prognosis of multiple diseases and disorders. The feasibility of enriching specific subpopulations of EVs from biofluids based on their unique surface markers has opened novel opportunities to gain molecular insight from various tissues and organs, including the brain. Over the past decade, EVs in bodily fluids have been extensively studied for biomarkers associated with various neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorders, substance use disorders, human immunodeficiency virus-associated neurocognitive disorder, and cancer/treatment-induced neurodegeneration. These studies have focused on the isolation and cargo characterization of either total EVs or brain cells, such as neuron-, astrocyte-, microglia-, oligodendrocyte-, pericyte-, and endothelial-derived EVs from biofluids to achieve early diagnosis and molecular characterization and to predict the treatment and intervention outcomes. The findings of these studies have demonstrated that EVs could serve as a repetitive and less invasive source of valuable molecular information for these neurological disorders, supplementing existing costly neuroimaging techniques and relatively invasive measures, like lumbar puncture. However, the initial excitement surrounding blood-based biomarkers for brain-related diseases has been tempered by challenges, such as lack of central nervous system specificity in EV markers, lengthy protocols, and the absence of standardized procedures for biological sample collection, EV isolation, and characterization. Nevertheless, with rapid advancements in the EV field, supported by improved isolation methods and sensitive assays for cargo characterization, brain cell-derived EVs continue to offer unparallel opportunities with significant translational implications for various neurological disorders. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Extracellular vesicles present a less invasive liquid biopsy approach in the diagnosis and prognosis of various neurological disorders. Characterizing these vesicles in biofluids holds the potential to yield valuable molecular information, thereby significantly impacting the development of novel biomarkers for various neurological disorders. This paper has reviewed the methodology employed to isolate extracellular vesicles derived from various brain cells in biofluids, their utility in enhancing the molecular understanding of neurodegeneration, and the potential challenges in this research field.
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- Ashish Kumar
- Departments of Cancer Biology (A.K., G.D.), Physiology and Pharmacology (M.A.N.), Radiology (M.A.N.), and Center for Addiction Research (M.A.N., G.D.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (G.D.); and Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (G.D.)
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- Departments of Cancer Biology (A.K., G.D.), Physiology and Pharmacology (M.A.N.), Radiology (M.A.N.), and Center for Addiction Research (M.A.N., G.D.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (G.D.); and Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (G.D.)
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- Departments of Cancer Biology (A.K., G.D.), Physiology and Pharmacology (M.A.N.), Radiology (M.A.N.), and Center for Addiction Research (M.A.N., G.D.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (G.D.); and Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (G.D.)
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Kumar MA, Baba SK, Sadida HQ, Marzooqi SA, Jerobin J, Altemani FH, Algehainy N, Alanazi MA, Abou-Samra AB, Kumar R, Al-Shabeeb Akil AS, Macha MA, Mir R, Bhat AA. Extracellular vesicles as tools and targets in therapy for diseases. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:27. [PMID: 38311623 PMCID: PMC10838959 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01735-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized, membranous structures secreted into the extracellular space. They exhibit diverse sizes, contents, and surface markers and are ubiquitously released from cells under normal and pathological conditions. Human serum is a rich source of these EVs, though their isolation from serum proteins and non-EV lipid particles poses challenges. These vesicles transport various cellular components such as proteins, mRNAs, miRNAs, DNA, and lipids across distances, influencing numerous physiological and pathological events, including those within the tumor microenvironment (TME). Their pivotal roles in cellular communication make EVs promising candidates for therapeutic agents, drug delivery systems, and disease biomarkers. Especially in cancer diagnostics, EV detection can pave the way for early identification and offers potential as diagnostic biomarkers. Moreover, various EV subtypes are emerging as targeted drug delivery tools, highlighting their potential clinical significance. The need for non-invasive biomarkers to monitor biological processes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes remains unfulfilled. Tapping into the unique composition of EVs could unlock advanced diagnostic and therapeutic avenues in the future. In this review, we discuss in detail the roles of EVs across various conditions, including cancers (encompassing head and neck, lung, gastric, breast, and hepatocellular carcinoma), neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, viral infections, autoimmune and renal diseases, emphasizing the potential advancements in molecular diagnostics and drug delivery.
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- Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicine, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir, 192122, India
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- Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicine, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir, 192122, India
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- Department of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar Metabolic Institute, Academic Health System, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Chair for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Chair for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Chair for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Qatar Metabolic Institute, Academic Health System, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Biotechnology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, India
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- Department of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- Watson-Crick Centre for Molecular Medicine, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir, 192122, India
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Chair for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Human Genetics-Precision Medicine in Diabetes, Obesity and Cancer Program, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
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Chen Y, Wen J, Li Q, Peng D, Liao C, Ma X, Wang M, Niu J, Wang D, Li Y, Zhang X, Zhou H, Zou J, Li L, Liu L. RAB27B-regulated exosomes mediate LSC maintenance via resistance to senescence and crosstalk with the microenvironment. Leukemia 2024; 38:266-280. [PMID: 38036630 DOI: 10.1038/s41375-023-02097-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The fate of leukaemia stem cells (LSCs) is determined by both their inherent mechanisms and crosstalk with their niches. Although LSCs were confirmed to be eradicated by restarting senescence, the specific key regulators of LSC resistance to senescence and remodelling of the niche to obtain a microenvironment suitable for stemness remain unknown. Here, we found that RAB27B, a gene regulating exosome secretion, was overexpressed in LSCs and associated with the poor prognosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patients. The increased RAB27B in LSCs prevented their senescence and maintained their stemness in vitro and in vivo. Mechanically, the increased RAB27B expression in LSCs selectively promoted the loading and release of exosomes rich in senescence-inducing proteins by direct combination. Furthermore, RAB27B-regulated LSC-derived exosomes remodelled the niche and induced senescence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with increased RAB27B expression ex vivo and in vivo. The increased RAB27B in the senescent MSCs conversely promoted LSC maintenance ex vivo and in vivo via selective excretion of exosomes rich in stemness-promoting proteins. Therefore, we identified the specifically increased RAB27B in LSCs and their educated senescent MSCs as a hub molecule for LSC resistance to senescence and maintenance through crosstalk with its niche via selective exosome excretion.
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- Ying Chen
- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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Miron RJ, Estrin NE, Sculean A, Zhang Y. Understanding exosomes: Part 2-Emerging leaders in regenerative medicine. Periodontol 2000 2024; 94:257-414. [PMID: 38591622 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Exosomes are the smallest subset of extracellular signaling vesicles secreted by most cells with the ability to communicate with other tissues and cell types over long distances. Their use in regenerative medicine has gained tremendous momentum recently due to their ability to be utilized as therapeutic options for a wide array of diseases/conditions. Over 5000 publications are currently being published yearly on this topic, and this number is only expected to dramatically increase as novel therapeutic strategies continue to be developed. Today exosomes have been applied in numerous contexts including neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's disease, central nervous system, depression, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, post-traumatic stress disorders, traumatic brain injury, peripheral nerve injury), damaged organs (heart, kidney, liver, stroke, myocardial infarctions, myocardial infarctions, ovaries), degenerative processes (atherosclerosis, diabetes, hematology disorders, musculoskeletal degeneration, osteoradionecrosis, respiratory disease), infectious diseases (COVID-19, hepatitis), regenerative procedures (antiaging, bone regeneration, cartilage/joint regeneration, osteoarthritis, cutaneous wounds, dental regeneration, dermatology/skin regeneration, erectile dysfunction, hair regrowth, intervertebral disc repair, spinal cord injury, vascular regeneration), and cancer therapy (breast, colorectal, gastric cancer and osteosarcomas), immune function (allergy, autoimmune disorders, immune regulation, inflammatory diseases, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis). This scoping review is a first of its kind aimed at summarizing the extensive regenerative potential of exosomes over a broad range of diseases and disorders.
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- Richard J Miron
- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Advanced PRF Education, Venice, Florida, USA
- School of Dental Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Implantology, University of Wuhan, Wuhan, China
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Yuan Y, Han X, Zhao X, Zhang H, Vinograd A, Bi X, Duan X, Cao Y, Gao Q, Song J, Sheng L, Li Y. Circulating exosome long non-coding RNAs are associated with atrial structural remodeling by increasing systemic inflammation in atrial fibrillation patients. J Transl Int Med 2024; 12:106-118. [PMID: 38525437 PMCID: PMC10956728 DOI: 10.2478/jtim-2023-0129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia with severe clinical sequelae, but its genetic characteristic implicated in pathogenesis has not been completely clarified. Accumulating evidence has indicated that circulating exosomes and their carried cargoes, such as long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), involve in the progress of multiple cardiovascular diseases. However, their potential role as clinical biomarkers in AF diagnosis and prognosis remains unknown. Methods Herein, we conducted the sequence and bioinformatic analysis of circulating exosomes harvested from AF and sinus rhythm patients. Results A total of 53 differentially expressed lncRNAs were identified, and a total of 6 significantly changed lncRNAs (fold change > 2.0), including NR0046235, NR003045, NONHSAT167247.1, NONHSAT202361.1, NONHSAT205820.1 and NONHSAT200958.1, were verified by qRT-PCR in 215 participants. Moreover, these circulating exosome lncRNA levels were different between paroxysmal and persistent AF patients, which were dramatically associated with abnormal hemodynamics and atrial diameter. Furthermore, we observed that the area under ROC curve (AUC) of six lncRNAs combination for diagnosis of persistent AF was 80.34%. Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) enrichment pathway analysis indicated these exosome lncRNAs mainly concerning response to chemokine-chemokine receptor interaction, which induced activated inflammation and structural remodeling. In addition, increased plasma levels of CXCR3 ligands, including CXCL4, CXCL9, CXCL10 and CXCL11, were accumulated in AF patient tissues. Conclusion Our study provides the transcriptome profile revealing pattern of circulating exosome lncRNAs in atrial structural remodeling, which bring valuable insights into improving prognosis and therapeutic targets for AF.
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- Yue Yuan
- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
- Bashkir State Medical University, UFA, Republic Bashkortostan, Russia
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston77054, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Cell Transplantation, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Hepatosplenic Surgery, Harbin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
- Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Metabolic Disorder & Cancer Related Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin150081, Heilongjiang Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Cardiac Diseases and Heart Failure, Harbin Medical University, Harbin150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
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