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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2025

Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Scoping Review of Therapeutic Opportunities and Challenges.

Maimonah Eissa Al-Masawa, Loai A Elfawy, Chiew Yong Ng, Min Hwei Ng, Jia Xian Law

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2025. 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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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Maimonah Eissa Al-MasawaDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-0461-3800
Loai A ElfawyDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chiew Yong NgDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-5365-6471
Min Hwei NgDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-5791-639X
Jia Xian LawDepartment of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-9045-5145

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a global concern marked by inflammation, skin barrier dysfunction, and immune dysregulation. Current treatments primarily address symptoms without offering a cure, underscoring the need for innovative therapeutic approaches. Mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) have attracted attention for their potential in immunomodulation and tissue repair, similar to their parent cells. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape of MSC-EV research for AD management. We identified 12 studies that met our predefined inclusion criteria. We thoroughly reviewed both human and animal studies, analyzing aspects such as the source, isolation, and characterization of MSC-EVs, as well as the animal and disease models, dosage strategies, efficacy, mechanisms, and adverse effects. While this review highlights the promising potential of MSC-EV therapy for AD, it also emphasizes significant challenges, including heterogeneity and insufficient reporting. Given that this research area is still in its early stages, addressing these uncertainties will require collaborative efforts among researchers, regulatory bodies, and international societies to advance the field and improve patient outcomes.

Indexed as

Dermatitis, AtopicExtracellular VesiclesMesenchymal Stem CellsAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalHumansMesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantationatopic eczemacell-free therapyeczemaexosomemesenchymal stem cells

Identifiers

PMID40061879
PMCPMC11890010

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