3 July 2024 | Mahmood S. Choudhery, Taqdees Arif, Ruhma Mahmood, David T. Harris
The article "Stem Cell-Based Acellular Therapy: Insight into Biogenesis, Bioengineering and Therapeutic Applications of Exosomes" by Mahmood S. Choudhery, Taqdees Arif, Ruhma Mahmood, and David T. Harris explores the potential of acellular therapies, particularly exosome-based treatments, as a promising alternative to cell-based therapies. Exosomes, small vesicles secreted by various cells, including stem cells, contain nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and other bioactive molecules. They play a crucial role in intercellular communication and can influence biological characteristics of recipient cells. The review discusses the biogenesis of exosomes, methods for their isolation and characterization, and advancements in bioengineering techniques to enhance their therapeutic potential. Exosomes offer several advantages over cell-based therapies, such as easy transport and storage, reduced immunogenicity, and lower ethical concerns. They can be engineered to modify their content and surface properties, making them suitable for targeted drug delivery, gene therapy, and immunomodulation. The article also highlights the diverse applications of exosomes in regenerative medicine, including the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, orthopedic diseases, immune regulation, and cancer. Despite challenges in standardizing isolation methods and understanding interaction mechanisms, the potential of exosomes in therapeutic applications remains a driving force for research and innovation.The article "Stem Cell-Based Acellular Therapy: Insight into Biogenesis, Bioengineering and Therapeutic Applications of Exosomes" by Mahmood S. Choudhery, Taqdees Arif, Ruhma Mahmood, and David T. Harris explores the potential of acellular therapies, particularly exosome-based treatments, as a promising alternative to cell-based therapies. Exosomes, small vesicles secreted by various cells, including stem cells, contain nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and other bioactive molecules. They play a crucial role in intercellular communication and can influence biological characteristics of recipient cells. The review discusses the biogenesis of exosomes, methods for their isolation and characterization, and advancements in bioengineering techniques to enhance their therapeutic potential. Exosomes offer several advantages over cell-based therapies, such as easy transport and storage, reduced immunogenicity, and lower ethical concerns. They can be engineered to modify their content and surface properties, making them suitable for targeted drug delivery, gene therapy, and immunomodulation. The article also highlights the diverse applications of exosomes in regenerative medicine, including the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, orthopedic diseases, immune regulation, and cancer. Despite challenges in standardizing isolation methods and understanding interaction mechanisms, the potential of exosomes in therapeutic applications remains a driving force for research and innovation.