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ReviewBiomedicines2024

Extracellular Vesicles in Ovarian Cancer: From Chemoresistance Mediators to Therapeutic Vectors.

Barathan Muttiah, Nur Dina Muhammad Fuad, Faizul Jaafar, Nur Atiqah Haizum Abdullah

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Review in Biomedicines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Barathan MuttiahDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-8861-2786
Nur Dina Muhammad FuadDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
Faizul JaafarJeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-8334-6821
Nur Atiqah Haizum AbdullahDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.

Funding

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Geran Galakan Penyelidik Muda GGPM-2023-024
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ovarian cancer (OC) remains the deadliest gynecological malignancy, with alarming projections indicating a 42% increase in new cases and a 51% rise in mortality by 2040. This review explores the challenges in OC treatment, focusing on chemoresistance mechanisms and the potential of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as drug delivery agents. Despite advancements in treatment strategies, including cytoreductive surgery, platinum-based chemotherapy, and targeted therapies, the high recurrence rate underscores the need for innovative approaches. Key resistance mechanisms include drug efflux, apoptosis disruption, enhanced DNA repair, cancer stem cells, immune evasion, and the complex tumor microenvironment. Cancer-associated fibroblasts and extracellular vesicles play crucial roles in modulating the tumor microenvironment and facilitating chemoresistance. EVs, naturally occurring nanovesicles, emerge as promising drug carriers due to their low toxicity, high biocompatibility, and inherent targeting capabilities. They have shown potential in delivering chemotherapeutics like doxorubicin, cisplatin, and paclitaxel, as well as natural compounds such as curcumin and berry anthocyanidins, enhancing therapeutic efficacy while reducing systemic toxicity in OC models. However, challenges such as low production yields, heterogeneity, rapid clearance, and inefficient drug loading methods need to be addressed for clinical application. Ongoing research aims to optimize EV production, loading efficiency, and targeting, paving the way for novel and more effective therapeutic strategies in OC treatment. Overcoming these obstacles is crucial to unlocking the full potential of EV-based therapies and improving outcomes for OC patients.

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chemotherapy resistancedrug deliveryextracellular vesicles (EV)nanocarriersovarian cancer (OC)

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PMID39200270
PMCPMC11351885

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