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ReviewStem cell research & therapy2025

Small extracellular vesicles: the origins, current status, future prospects, and applications.

Xinyi Zhou, Jin Huang, Dianqi Zhang, Zhenyu Qian, Xin Zuo, Yaoxiang Sun

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Review in Stem cell research & therapy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Xinyi Zhou *Department of Clinical Laboratory, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, China.
Jin Huang *Department of Geriatrics, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, China.
Dianqi Zhang *Department of Central Laboratory, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, China.
Zhenyu QianDepartment of Neurology, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, China.
Xin ZuoDepartment of Geriatrics, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, China. staff758@yxph.com.
Yaoxiang SunDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, the Affiliated Yixing Hospital of Jiangsu University, Yixing, China. staff2037@yxph.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9944-2620

Funding

Medical Education Collaborative Innovation Fund of Jiangsu University No.JDY2022017National Natural Science Youth Foundation of China 82202618National Natural Science Youth Foundation of China 82401900Scientific Research Program of Wuxi Health Commission No. Q202342Top Talent Support Program for young and middle-aged people of Wuxi Health Committee BJ2023104
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are membrane-bound vesicles with a size of less than 200 nm, released by cells. Due to their relatively small molecular weight and ability to participate in intercellular communication, sEVs can serve not only as carriers of biomarkers for disease diagnosis but also as effective drug delivery agents. Furthermore, these vesicles are involved in regulating the onset and progression of various diseases, reflecting the physiological and functional states of cells. This paper introduces the classification of extracellular vesicles, with a focus on the extraction and identification of sEVs and their significant role in repair, diagnosis, and intercellular communication. Additionally, the paper addresses the engineering modification of sEVs to provide a reference for enhanced understanding and application.

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Extracellular VesiclesAnimalsBiomarkersCell CommunicationDrug Delivery SystemsHumansBiomarkers

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PMID40247402
PMCPMC12004682

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