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A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2022) | Viewed by 73890

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Prof. Dr. Abdelnaby Khalyfa

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Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
Interests: sleep-disordered; metabolic dysfunction; sleep-disordered breathing; cell biology
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Intercellular communication between neighbored and distant cells is crucial for cell survival and for responding to endocrine signaling. Exosomes, a class of extracellular vesicle (EVs) involved in cell-to-cell communication, are released mostly by biological fluids and are emerging as novel cell-cell communication mediators in physiological and pathological conditions. These exosomes differ from other EVs based on their biogenesis, release pathways, size content, and function. Furthermore, these exosomes have shown to carry cell-specific cargos such as lipids, proteins, miRNAs, mRNAs, and other genetic materials, and can be selectively taken up by neighboring or distant cells far from their release, which may ultimately reprogram the recipient cells distal from their release. Thus, exosomes and their biologically active cargos may offer potential biomarkers of diagnosis and therapeutic targets in a range of diseases, such as chronic inflammation, obesity, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic diseases, and tumors. This Special Issue aims to present new knowledge and covers all the topics relevant to exosomes in human cancers, cardiovascular disease, obesity, sleep, and neurogenerative deficit. We invite researchers to contribute with either original research or review articles focusing on every aspect regarding the role and function of exosomes in healthy and pathological conditions including the onset and progression of cancer, sleep, and heart diseases.

You can read more of my publications at the following link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=khalyfa+a%2C+exosomes&sort=date&show_snippets=off

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Keywords

  • extracellular vesicles (EVs)
  • exosomes
  • cancer
  • sleep cardiovascular diseases
  • lung disease and upper airways
  • obesity
  • sleep and end-organ morbidity

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Circulating Extracellular Vesicles microRNAs Are Altered in Women Undergoing Preterm Birth
by Bruna Ribeiro Andrade Ramos, Júlia Abbade Tronco, Márcio Carvalho, Tainara Francini Felix, Patrícia Pintor Reis, Juliano Coelho Silveira and Márcia Guimarães Silva
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(6), 5527; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms24065527 - 14 Mar 2023
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Preterm labor (PTL) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) lead to high perinatal morbidity/mortality rates worldwide. Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) act in cell communication and contain microRNAs that may contribute to the pathogenesis of these complications. We aimed to compare the expression, [...] Read more.
Preterm labor (PTL) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) lead to high perinatal morbidity/mortality rates worldwide. Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) act in cell communication and contain microRNAs that may contribute to the pathogenesis of these complications. We aimed to compare the expression, in sEV from peripheral blood, of miRNAs between term and preterm pregnancies. This cross-sectional study included women who underwent PTL, PPROM, and term pregnancies, examined at the Botucatu Medical School Hospital, SP, Brazil. sEV were isolated from plasma. Western blot used to detect exosomal protein CD63 and nanoparticle tracking analysis were performed. The expression of 800 miRNAs was assessed by the nCounter Humanv3 miRNA Assay (NanoString). The miRNA expression and relative risk were determined. Samples from 31 women—15 preterm and 16 term—were included. miR-612 expression was increased in the preterm groups. miR-612 has been shown to increase apoptosis in tumor cells and to regulate the nuclear factor κB inflammatory pathway, processes involved in PTL/PPROM pathogenesis. miR-1253, miR-1283, miR378e, and miR-579-3p, all associated with cellular senescence, were downregulated in PPROM compared with term pregnancies. We conclude that miRNAs from circulating sEV are differentially expressed between term and preterm pregnancies and modulate genes in pathways that are relevant to PTL/PPROM pathogenesis. Full article
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Plasma-Derived Exosomes from NAFLD Patients Modulate the Cannabinoid Receptors’ Expression in Cultured HepaRG Cells
by Valentina De Nunzio, Livianna Carrieri, Maria Principia Scavo, Tamara Lippolis, Miriam Cofano, Giusy Rita Caponio, Valeria Tutino, Federica Rizzi, Nicoletta Depalo, Alberto Ruben Osella and Maria Notarnicola
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(2), 1739; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms24021739 - 16 Jan 2023
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Exosomes produced by hepatocytes upon lipotoxic insult play a relevant role in pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), suggesting an inflammatory response by the activation of monocytes and macrophages and accelerating the disease progression. In the pathogenesis of NAFLD and liver fibrosis, [...] Read more.
Exosomes produced by hepatocytes upon lipotoxic insult play a relevant role in pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), suggesting an inflammatory response by the activation of monocytes and macrophages and accelerating the disease progression. In the pathogenesis of NAFLD and liver fibrosis, the endogenous cannabinoids and their major receptors CB1 and CB2 appear to be highly involved. This study aimed at evaluating the expression of cannabinoids receptors (CB1R and CB2R) in plasma-derived exosomes extracted from patients with NAFLD, as well as investigating the in vitro effects of the circulating exosomes in cultured human HepaRG cells following their introduction into the culture medium. The results demonstrated that plasma-derived exosomes from NAFLD patients are vehicles for the transport of CB1R and are able to modulate CB receptors’ expression in HepaRG cells. In particular, circulating exosomes from NAFLD patients are inflammatory drivers for HepaRG cells, acting through CB1R activation and the downregulation of CB2R. Moreover, CB1R upregulation was associated with increased expression levels of PPAR-γ, a well-known mediator of liver tissue injury. In conclusion, this study provides evidence for CB1R transport by exosomes and suggests that the in vitro effects of circulating exosomes from NAFLD patients are mediated by the expression of cannabinoid receptors. Full article
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Exosome-Based Cell Homing and Angiogenic Differentiation for Dental Pulp Regeneration
by Venkateswaran Ganesh, Dongrim Seol, Piedad C. Gomez-Contreras, Henry L. Keen, Kyungsup Shin and James A. Martin
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(1), 466; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms24010466 - 27 Dec 2022
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Exosomes have attracted attention due to their ability to promote intercellular communication leading to enhanced cell recruitment, lineage-specific differentiation, and tissue regeneration. The object of this study was to determine the effect of exosomes on cell homing and angiogenic differentiation for pulp regeneration. [...] Read more.
Exosomes have attracted attention due to their ability to promote intercellular communication leading to enhanced cell recruitment, lineage-specific differentiation, and tissue regeneration. The object of this study was to determine the effect of exosomes on cell homing and angiogenic differentiation for pulp regeneration. Exosomes (DPSC-Exos) were isolated from rabbit dental pulp stem cells cultured under a growth (Exo-G) or angiogenic differentiation (Exo-A) condition. The characterization of exosomes was confirmed by nanoparticle tracking analysis and an antibody array. DPSC-Exos significantly promoted cell proliferation and migration when treated with 5 × 108/mL exosomes. In gene expression analysis, DPSC-Exos enhanced the expression of angiogenic markers including vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA), Fms-related tyrosine kinase 1 (FLT1), and platelet and endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1 (PECAM1). Moreover, we identified key exosomal microRNAs in Exo-A for cell homing and angiogenesis. In conclusion, the exosome-based cell homing and angiogenic differentiation strategy has significant therapeutic potential for pulp regeneration. Full article
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Analysis of Proteins and Peptides of Highly Purified CD9+ and CD63+ Horse Milk Exosomes Isolated by Affinity Chromatography
by Sergey E. Sedykh, Lada V. Purvinsh, Evgeniya E. Burkova, Pavel S. Dmitrenok, Elena I. Ryabchikova and Georgy A. Nevinsky
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(24), 16106; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms232416106 - 17 Dec 2022
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Exosomes are nanovesicles with a 40–150 nm diameter and are essential for communication between cells. Literature data suggest that exosomes obtained from different sources (cell cultures, blood plasma, urea, saliva, tears, spinal fluid, milk) using a series of centrifugations and ultracentrifugations contain hundreds [...] Read more.
Exosomes are nanovesicles with a 40–150 nm diameter and are essential for communication between cells. Literature data suggest that exosomes obtained from different sources (cell cultures, blood plasma, urea, saliva, tears, spinal fluid, milk) using a series of centrifugations and ultracentrifugations contain hundreds and thousands of different protein and nucleic acid molecules. However, most of these proteins are not an intrinsic part of exosomes; instead, they co-isolate with exosomes. Using consecutive ultracentrifugation, gel filtration, and affinity chromatography on anti-CD9- and anti-CD63-Sepharoses, we isolated highly purified vesicle preparations from 18 horse milk samples. Gel filtration of the initial preparations allowed us to remove co-isolating proteins and their complexes and to obtain highly purified vesicles morphologically corresponding to exosomes. Using affinity chromatography on anti-CD9- and anti-CD63-Sepharoses, we obtained extra-purified CD9+ and CD63+ exosomes, which simultaneously contain these two tetraspanins, while the CD81 tetraspanin was presented in a minor quantity. SDS-PAGE and MALDI analysis detected several major proteins with molecular masses over 10 kDa: CD9, CD63, CD81, lactadherin, actin, butyrophilin, lactoferrin, and xanthine dehydrogenase. Analysis of extracts by trifluoroacetic acid revealed dozens of peptides with molecular masses in the range of 0.8 to 8.5 kDa. Data on the uneven distribution of tetraspanins on the surface of horse milk exosomes and the presence of peptides open new questions about the biogenesis of these extracellular vesicles. Full article
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Selenium-Stimulated Exosomes Enhance Wound Healing by Modulating Inflammation and Angiogenesis
by June Seok Heo
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(19), 11543; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms231911543 - 29 Sep 2022
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Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes have emerged as an attractive cell-free tool in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The current study aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory, pro-angiogenic, and wound-repair effects of both exosomes and selenium-stimulated exosomes, and check whether the latter had superior [...] Read more.
Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-derived exosomes have emerged as an attractive cell-free tool in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The current study aimed to examine the anti-inflammatory, pro-angiogenic, and wound-repair effects of both exosomes and selenium-stimulated exosomes, and check whether the latter had superior wound healing capacity over others. The cellular and molecular network of exosomes, as a paracrine signal, was extensively studied by performing miRNA arrays to explore the key mediators of exosomes in wound healing. Selenium is known to play a critical role in enhancing the proliferation, multi-potency, and anti-inflammatory effects of MSCs. Selenium-stimulated exosomes showed significant effects in inhibiting inflammation and improving pro-angiogenesis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Cell growth and the migration of human dermal fibroblasts and wound regeneration were more enhanced in the selenium-stimulated exosome group than in the selenium and exosome groups, thereby further promoting the wound healing in vivo. Taken together, selenium was found to augment the therapeutic effects of adipose MSC-derived exosomes in tissue regeneration. We concluded that selenium may be considered a vital agent for wound healing in stem cell-based cell-free therapies. Full article
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Evaluation of Plant Ceramide Species-Induced Exosome Release from Neuronal Cells and Exosome Loading Using Deuterium Chemistry
by Yuta Murai, Takumi Honda, Kohei Yuyama, Daisuke Mikami, Koichi Eguchi, Yuichi Ukawa, Seigo Usuki, Yasuyuki Igarashi and Kenji Monde
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(18), 10751; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms231810751 - 15 Sep 2022
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The extracellular accumulation of aggregated amyloid-β (Aβ) in the brain leads to the early pathology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The administration of exogenous plant-type ceramides into AD model mice can promote the release of neuronal exosomes, a subtype of extracellular vesicles, that can [...] Read more.
The extracellular accumulation of aggregated amyloid-β (Aβ) in the brain leads to the early pathology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The administration of exogenous plant-type ceramides into AD model mice can promote the release of neuronal exosomes, a subtype of extracellular vesicles, that can mediate Aβ clearance. In vitro studies showed that the length of fatty acids in mammalian-type ceramides is crucial for promoting neuronal exosome release. Therefore, investigating the structures of plant ceramides is important for evaluating the potential in releasing exosomes to remove Aβ. In this study, we assessed plant ceramide species with D-erythro-(4E,8Z)-sphingadienine and D-erythro-(8Z)-phytosphingenine as sphingoid bases that differ from mammalian-type species. Some plant ceramides were more effective than mammalian ceramides at stimulating exosome release. In addition, using deuterium chemistry-based lipidomics, most exogenous plant ceramides were confirmed to be derived from exosomes. These results suggest that the ceramide-dependent upregulation of exosome release may promote the release of exogenous ceramides from cells, and plant ceramides with long-chain fatty acids can effectively release neuronal exosomes and prevent AD pathology. Full article
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Plasma Small Extracellular Vesicle Cathepsin D Dysregulation in GRN/C9orf72 and Sporadic Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
by Sonia Bellini, Claudia Saraceno, Luisa Benussi, Andrea Geviti, Antonio Longobardi, Roland Nicsanu, Sara Cimini, Martina Ricci, Laura Canafoglia, Cinzia Coppola, Gianfranco Puoti, Giuliano Binetti, Giacomina Rossi and Roberta Ghidoni
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(18), 10693; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms231810693 - 14 Sep 2022
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Emerging data suggest the roles of endo-lysosomal dysfunctions in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and in other dementias. Cathepsin D is one of the major lysosomal proteases, mediating the degradation of unfolded protein aggregates. In this retrospective study, we investigated cathepsin D levels in [...] Read more.
Emerging data suggest the roles of endo-lysosomal dysfunctions in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and in other dementias. Cathepsin D is one of the major lysosomal proteases, mediating the degradation of unfolded protein aggregates. In this retrospective study, we investigated cathepsin D levels in human plasma and in the plasma small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) of 161 subjects (40 sporadic FTLD, 33 intermediate/pathological C9orf72 expansion carriers, 45 heterozygous/homozygous GRN mutation carriers, and 43 controls). Cathepsin D was quantified by ELISA, and nanoparticle tracking analysis data (sEV concentration for the cathepsin D level normalization) were extracted from our previously published dataset or were newly generated. First, we revealed a positive correlation of the cathepsin D levels with the age of the patients and controls. Even if no significant differences were found in the cathepsin D plasma levels, we observed a progressive reduction in plasma cathepsin D moving from the intermediate to C9orf72 pathological expansion carriers. Observing the sEVs nano-compartment, we observed increased cathepsin D sEV cargo (ng/sEV) levels in genetic/sporadic FTLD. The diagnostic performance of this biomarker was fairly high (AUC = 0.85). Moreover, sEV and plasma cathepsin D levels were positively correlated with age at onset. In conclusion, our study further emphasizes the common occurrence of endo-lysosomal dysregulation in GRN/C9orf72 and sporadic FTLD. Full article
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Brownian Motion Influence on AFM Exosomes’ Size Measurements
by Katarzyna Życieńska, Beata Pszczółkowska, Beata Brzozowska, Maciej Kamiński, Tomasz Lorenc, Wioletta Olejarz, Sławomir Sęk and Józef Ginter
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(17), 10074; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms231710074 - 03 Sep 2022
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Extracellular vesicles are evaluated by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), providing information on their hydrodynamic diameters, and by atomic force microscopy (AFM) to calculate their geometric diameters. The aim of this study is to explore the influence of Brownian movements in a sample drop [...] Read more.
Extracellular vesicles are evaluated by nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA), providing information on their hydrodynamic diameters, and by atomic force microscopy (AFM) to calculate their geometric diameters. The aim of this study is to explore the influence of Brownian movements in a sample drop and preparation time on imaging-based measurements and to determine the relationship between the geometric and hydrodynamic sizes of the extracellular vesicles measured by the AFM and the NTA, respectively. Exosomes derived from the human prostate cancer cell line PC3 were evaluated by NTA and AFM, and those results were compared with Monte Carlo simulations. The mean size, evaluated by AFM shortly after application on the mica substrate, is less than its real value. It obtains the correct value faster for a thinner sample drop. Fitting the log-normal distribution to the geometric and hydrodynamic diameters leads to the conclusion that the latter could arise from the former by linear scaling by a factor that could be used to characterize the analyzed extracellular vesicles. The size of the vesicles attached to the mica substrate depends on time. The effect of Brownian motion and stretch of the lipid bilayer should be considered in the context of exosome AFM studies. Full article
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Detailed Characterization of Small Extracellular Vesicles from Different Cell Types Based on Tetraspanin Composition by ExoView R100 Platform
by Kai Breitwieser, Leon F. Koch, Tobias Tertel, Eva Proestler, Luisa D. Burgers, Christoph Lipps, James Adjaye, Robert Fürst, Bernd Giebel and Meike J. Saul
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(15), 8544; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms23158544 - 01 Aug 2022
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Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) hold enormous potential as biomarkers, drug carriers, and therapeutic agents. However, due to previous limitations in the phenotypic characterization of sEV at the single vesicle level, knowledge of cell type-specific sEV signatures remains sparse. With the introduction of next-generation [...] Read more.
Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) hold enormous potential as biomarkers, drug carriers, and therapeutic agents. However, due to previous limitations in the phenotypic characterization of sEV at the single vesicle level, knowledge of cell type-specific sEV signatures remains sparse. With the introduction of next-generation sEV analysis devices, such as the single-particle interferometric reflectance imaging sensor (SP-IRIS)-based ExoView R100 platform, single sEV analyses are now possible. While the tetraspanins CD9, CD63, and CD81 were generally considered pan-sEV markers, it became clear that sEV of different cell types contain several combinations and amounts of these proteins on their surfaces. To gain better insight into the complexity and heterogeneity of sEV, we used the ExoView R100 platform to analyze the CD9/CD63/CD81 phenotype of sEV released by different cell types at a single sEV level. We demonstrated that these surface markers are sufficient to distinguish cell-type-specific sEV phenotypes. Furthermore, we recognized that tetraspanin composition in some sEV populations does not follow a random pattern. Notably, the tetraspanin distribution of sEV derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) alters depending on cell culture conditions. Overall, our data provide an overview of the cell-specific characteristics of sEV populations, which will increase the understanding of sEV physiology and improve the development of new sEV-based therapeutic approaches. Full article
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Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma Small Extracellular Vesicles and miRNAs as Biomarkers for Prion Diseases
by Óscar López-Pérez, David Sanz-Rubio, Adelaida Hernaiz, Marina Betancor, Alicia Otero, Joaquín Castilla, Olivier Andréoletti, Juan José Badiola, Pilar Zaragoza, Rosa Bolea, Janne M. Toivonen and Inmaculada Martín-Burriel
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(13), 6822; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms22136822 - 25 Jun 2021
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Diagnosis of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), or prion diseases, is based on the detection of proteinase K (PK)-resistant PrPSc in post-mortem tissues as indication of infection and disease. Since PrPSc detection is not considered a reliable method for in vivo diagnosis [...] Read more.
Diagnosis of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), or prion diseases, is based on the detection of proteinase K (PK)-resistant PrPSc in post-mortem tissues as indication of infection and disease. Since PrPSc detection is not considered a reliable method for in vivo diagnosis in most TSEs, it is of crucial importance to identify an alternative source of biomarkers to provide useful alternatives for current diagnostic methodology. Ovine scrapie is the prototype of TSEs and has been known for a long time. Using this natural model of TSE, we investigated the presence of PrPSc in exosomes derived from plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by protein misfolding cyclic amplification (PMCA) and the levels of candidate microRNAs (miRNAs) by quantitative PCR (qPCR). Significant scrapie-associated increase was found for miR-21-5p in plasma-derived but not in CSF-derived exosomes. However, miR-342-3p, miR-146a-5p, miR-128-3p and miR-21-5p displayed higher levels in total CSF from scrapie-infected sheep. The analysis of overexpressed miRNAs in this biofluid, together with plasma exosomal miR-21-5p, could help in scrapie diagnosis once the presence of the disease is suspected. In addition, we found the presence of PrPSc in most CSF-derived exosomes from clinically affected sheep, which may facilitate in vivo diagnosis of prion diseases, at least during the clinical stage. Full article
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Cell-Selective Altered Cargo Properties of Extracellular Vesicles Following In Vitro Exposures to Intermittent Hypoxia
by David Sanz-Rubio, Abdelnaby Khalyfa, Zhuanhong Qiao, Jorge Ullate, José M. Marin, Leila Kheirandish-Gozal and David Gozal
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(11), 5604; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms22115604 - 25 May 2021
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Intermittent hypoxia (IH), a hallmark of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunction. However, the mechanisms underlying these morbidities remain poorly delineated. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) mediate intercellular communications, play pivotal roles in a multitude of physiological and pathological processes, [...] Read more.
Intermittent hypoxia (IH), a hallmark of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunction. However, the mechanisms underlying these morbidities remain poorly delineated. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) mediate intercellular communications, play pivotal roles in a multitude of physiological and pathological processes, and could mediate IH-induced cellular effects. Here, the effects of IH on human primary cells and the release of EVs were examined. Microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-d), THP1 monocytes, THP1 macrophages M0, THP1 macrophages M1, THP1 macrophages M2, pre-adipocytes, and differentiated adipocytes (HAd) were exposed to either room air (RA) or IH for 24 h. Secreted EVs were isolated and characterized using transmission electron microscopy, nanoparticle tracking analysis, and Western blotting. The effects of each of the cell-derived EVs on endothelial cell (EC) monolayer barrier integrity, on naïve THP1 macrophage polarity, and on adipocyte insulin sensitivity were also evaluated. IH did not alter EVs cell quantal release, but IH-EVs derived from HMVEC-d (p < 0.01), THP1 M0 (p < 0.01) and HAd (p < 0.05) significantly disrupted HMVEC-d monolayer integrity, particularly after H2O2 pre-conditioning. IH-EVs from HMVEC-d and THP1 M0 elicited M2-polarity changes did not alter insulin sensitivity responses. IH induces cell-selective changes in EVs cargo, which primarily seem to target the emergence of endothelial dysfunction. Thus, changes in EVs cargo from selected cell sources in vivo may play causal roles in some of the adverse outcomes associated with OSA. Full article
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Multiple-Cycle Polymeric Extracellular Vesicle Precipitation and Its Evaluation by Targeted Mass Spectrometry
by Jisook Park, Eun-Bi Go, Ji Sun Oh, Jong Kyun Lee and Soo-Youn Lee
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(9), 4311; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms22094311 - 21 Apr 2021
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The multiple roles of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in pathogenesis have received much attention, as they are valuable as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. We employed polymeric EV precipitation to isolate EVs from clinical specimens to overcome the limitations of ultracentrifugation (UC), such as low [...] Read more.
The multiple roles of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in pathogenesis have received much attention, as they are valuable as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. We employed polymeric EV precipitation to isolate EVs from clinical specimens to overcome the limitations of ultracentrifugation (UC), such as low protein yields, a large volume of specimens used, and time requirements. Multiple-cycle polymeric EV precipitation was applied to enhance the purity of the EV fractions with a small sample volume. Then, the purity was assessed using a multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) panel consisting of alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M), thrombospondin 1 (THBS 1), galectin 3 binding protein (LGALS3BP), and serum albumin (ALB). For purity evaluation, the EV fractions isolated from blood specimens were subjected to shotgun proteomics and MRM-based targeted proteomics analyses. We demonstrate that the modified method is an easy and convenient method compared with UC. In the shotgun proteomics analysis, the proteome profile of EV fraction contains 89% EV-related proteins by matching with the EVpedia database. In conclusion, we suggest that multiple-cycle polymeric EV precipitation is not only a more effective method for EV isolation for further proteomics-based experiments, but may also be useful for further clinical applications due to the higher EV yield and low sample requirements. Full article
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Extracellular Vesicles and Viruses: Two Intertwined Entities
by Coline Moulin, Mathieu J. F. Crupi, Carolina S. Ilkow, John C. Bell and Stephen Boulton
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(2), 1036; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms24021036 - 05 Jan 2023
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Viruses share many attributes in common with extracellular vesicles (EVs). The cellular machinery that is used for EV production, packaging of substrates and secretion is also commonly manipulated by viruses for replication, assembly and egress. Viruses can increase EV production or manipulate EVs [...] Read more.
Viruses share many attributes in common with extracellular vesicles (EVs). The cellular machinery that is used for EV production, packaging of substrates and secretion is also commonly manipulated by viruses for replication, assembly and egress. Viruses can increase EV production or manipulate EVs to spread their own genetic material or proteins, while EVs can play a key role in regulating viral infections by transporting immunomodulatory molecules and viral antigens to initiate antiviral immune responses. Ultimately, the interactions between EVs and viruses are highly interconnected, which has led to interesting discoveries in their associated roles in the progression of different diseases, as well as the new promise of combinational therapeutics. In this review, we summarize the relationships between viruses and EVs and discuss major developments from the past five years in the engineering of virus-EV therapies. Full article
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Application of Extracellular Vesicles in Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review
by Katarzyna Czerwaty, Karolina Dżaman and Wiktor Miechowski
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(1), 367; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms24010367 - 26 Dec 2022
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The pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis (AR), one of the most common diseases in the world, is still not sufficiently understood. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are secreted by host and bacteria cells and take part in near and distant intracellular communication, can provide information [...] Read more.
The pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis (AR), one of the most common diseases in the world, is still not sufficiently understood. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are secreted by host and bacteria cells and take part in near and distant intracellular communication, can provide information about AR. Recently, attention has been drawn to the potential use of EVs as biomarkers, vaccines, or transporters for drug delivery. In this review, we present an up-to-date literature overview on EVs in AR to reveal their potential clinical significance in this condition. A comprehensive and systematic literature search was conducted following PRISMA statement guidelines for original, completed articles, available in English concerning EVs and AR. For this purpose, PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane, were searched up until 10 Novenmber 2022. From 275 records, 18 articles were included for analysis. The risk of bias was assessed for all studies as low or moderate risk of overall bias using the Office and Health Assessment and Translation Risk of Bias Rating Tool for Human and Animal Studies. We presented the role of exosomes in the pathophysiology of AR and highlighted the possibility of using exosomes as biomarkers and treatment in this disease. Full article
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Review
Roles of Exosomes in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review
by Karolina Dżaman and Katarzyna Czerwaty
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(19), 11284; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms231911284 - 25 Sep 2022
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The pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is multifactorial and not entirely clear. The objective of the review was to examine the current state of knowledge concerning the role of exosomes in CRS. For this systematic review, we searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Web [...] Read more.
The pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is multifactorial and not entirely clear. The objective of the review was to examine the current state of knowledge concerning the role of exosomes in CRS. For this systematic review, we searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, CENTRAL, and Web of Science databases for studies published until 7 August 2022. Only original research articles describing studies published in English were included. Reviews, book chapters, case studies, conference papers, and opinions were excluded. The quality of the evidence was assessed with the modified Office and Health Assessment and Translation (OHAT) Risk of Bias Rating Tool for Human and Animal Studies. Of 250 records identified, 17 were eligible, all of which had a low to moderate risk of overall bias. Presented findings indicate that exosomal biomarkers, including proteins and microRNA, act as promising biomarkers in the diagnostics and prognosis of CRS patients and, in addition, may contribute to finding novel therapeutic targets. Exosomes reflecting tissue proteomes are excellent, highly available material for studying proteomic alterations noninvasively. The first steps have already been taken, but more advanced research on nasal exosomes is needed, which might open a wider door for individualized medicine in CRS. Full article
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Review
Exosomal Micro-RNAs as Intercellular Communicators in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
by María Cristina Negrete-García, Javier de Jesús Ramos-Abundis, Noé Alvarado-Vasquez, Eduardo Montes-Martínez, Martha Montaño, Carlos Ramos and Bettina Sommer
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(19), 11047; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms231911047 - 20 Sep 2022
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Communication between neighboring or distant cells is made through a complex network that includes extracellular vesicles (EVs). Exosomes, which are a subgroup of EVs, are released from most cell types and have been found in biological fluids such as urine, plasma, and airway [...] Read more.
Communication between neighboring or distant cells is made through a complex network that includes extracellular vesicles (EVs). Exosomes, which are a subgroup of EVs, are released from most cell types and have been found in biological fluids such as urine, plasma, and airway secretions like bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal lavage, saliva, and sputum. Mainly, the cargo exosomes are enriched with mRNAs and microRNAs (miRNAs), which can be transferred to a recipient cell consequently modifying and redirecting its biological function. The effects of miRNAs derive from their role as gene expression regulators by repressing or degrading their target mRNAs. Nowadays, various types of research are focused on evaluating the potential of exosomal miRNAs as biomarkers for the prognosis and diagnosis of different pathologies. Nevertheless, there are few reports on their role in the pathophysiology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a chronic lung disease characterized by progressive lung scarring with no cure. In this review, we focus on the role and effect of exosomal miRNAs as intercellular communicators in the onset and progression of IPF, as well as discussing their potential utility as therapeutic agents for the treatment of this disease. Full article
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Review
Utility of Exosomes in Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Diagnosis and Treatment
by Eun Chae Lee, Tae Won Ha, Dong-Hun Lee, Dong-Yong Hong, Sang-Won Park, Ji Young Lee, Man Ryul Lee and Jae Sang Oh
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23(15), 8367; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms23158367 - 28 Jul 2022
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Stroke is the leading cause of death and neurological disorders worldwide. However, diagnostic techniques and treatments for stroke patients are still limited for certain types of stroke. Intensive research has been conducted so far to find suitable diagnostic techniques and treatments, but so [...] Read more.
Stroke is the leading cause of death and neurological disorders worldwide. However, diagnostic techniques and treatments for stroke patients are still limited for certain types of stroke. Intensive research has been conducted so far to find suitable diagnostic techniques and treatments, but so far there has been no success. In recent years, various studies have drawn much attention to the clinical value of utilizing the mechanism of exosomes, low toxicity, biodegradability, and the ability to cross the blood–brain barrier. Recent studies have been reported on the use of biomarkers and protective and recovery effects of exosomes derived from stem cells or various cells in the diagnostic stage after stroke. This review focuses on publications describing changes in diagnostic biomarkers of exosomes following various strokes and processes for various potential applications as therapeutics. Full article
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The Role of Extracellular Vesicles from Human Macrophages on Host-Pathogen Interaction
by Luis A. Arteaga-Blanco and Dumith Chequer Bou-Habib
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(19), 10262; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms221910262 - 23 Sep 2021
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The nano-sized membrane enclosed extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by virtually all cell types play an essential role in intercellular communication via delivering bio-molecules, such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and other molecules to recipient cells. By mediating an active and steady-state cell-to-cell communication, [...] Read more.
The nano-sized membrane enclosed extracellular vesicles (EVs) released by virtually all cell types play an essential role in intercellular communication via delivering bio-molecules, such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and other molecules to recipient cells. By mediating an active and steady-state cell-to-cell communication, EVs contribute to regulating and preserving cellular homeostasis. On the other hand, EVs can also spread pathogen-derived molecules during infections, subverting the host immune responses during infections and thus worsening pathophysiological processes. In recent years, the biological functioning of EVs has become a widespread research field in basic and clinical branches of medical sciences due to their potential role in therapeutic applications for several diseases. This review aims to summarize the main recent findings regarding the implication of EVs shed by human macrophages (MΦ-EVs) and how they can modulate the host immune response to control or increase the damage caused by infectious agents. We will also present the methods used to describe MΦ-EVs, as well as the potential of these EVs as disease diagnostic tools for some human pathogens. We believe that an in-depth understanding of the host–pathogen interactions mediated by MΦ-EVs may trigger the development of innovative therapeutic strategies against infectious diseases. Full article
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Review
The Role of Exosome and the ESCRT Pathway on Enveloped Virus Infection
by Yichen Ju, Haocheng Bai, Linzhu Ren and Liying Zhang
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(16), 9060; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms22169060 - 22 Aug 2021
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The endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT) system consists of peripheral membrane protein complexes ESCRT-0, -I, -II, -III VPS4-VTA1, and ALIX homodimer. This system plays an important role in the degradation of non-essential or dangerous plasma membrane proteins, the biogenesis of lysosomes [...] Read more.
The endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT) system consists of peripheral membrane protein complexes ESCRT-0, -I, -II, -III VPS4-VTA1, and ALIX homodimer. This system plays an important role in the degradation of non-essential or dangerous plasma membrane proteins, the biogenesis of lysosomes and yeast vacuoles, the budding of most enveloped viruses, and promoting membrane shedding of cytokinesis. Recent results show that exosomes and the ESCRT pathway play important roles in virus infection. This review mainly focuses on the roles of exosomes and the ESCRT pathway in virus assembly, budding, and infection of enveloped viruses. The elaboration of the mechanism of exosomes and the ESCRT pathway in some enveloped viruses provides important implications for the further study of the infection mechanism of other enveloped viruses. Full article
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Exosome Traceability and Cell Source Dependence on Composition and Cell-Cell Cross Talk
by Rabab N. Hamzah, Karrer M. Alghazali, Alexandru S. Biris and Robert J. Griffin
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(10), 5346; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms22105346 - 19 May 2021
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Exosomes are small vesicles with an average diameter of 100 nm that are produced by many, if not all, cell types. Exosome cargo includes lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids arranged specifically in the endosomes of donor cells. Exosomes can transfer the donor cell [...] Read more.
Exosomes are small vesicles with an average diameter of 100 nm that are produced by many, if not all, cell types. Exosome cargo includes lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids arranged specifically in the endosomes of donor cells. Exosomes can transfer the donor cell components to target cells and can affect cell signaling, proliferation, and differentiation. Important new information about exosomes’ remote communication with other cells is rapidly being accumulated. Recent data indicates that the results of this communication depend on the donor cell type and the environment of the host cell. In the field of cancer research, major questions remain, such as whether tumor cell exosomes are equally taken up by cancer cells and normal cells and whether exosomes secreted by normal cells are specifically taken up by other normal cells or also tumor cells. Furthermore, we do not know how exosome uptake is made selective, how we can trace exosome uptake selectivity, or what the most appropriate methods are to study exosome uptake and selectivity. This review will explain the effect of exosome source and the impact of the donor cell growth environment on tumor and normal cell interaction and communication. The review will also summarize the methods that have been used to label and trace exosomes to date. Full article
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Review
The Mystery of Red Blood Cells Extracellular Vesicles in Sleep Apnea with Metabolic Dysfunction
by Abdelnaby Khalyfa and David Sanz-Rubio
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(9), 4301; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms22094301 - 21 Apr 2021
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Sleep is very important for overall health and quality of life, while sleep disorder has been associated with several human diseases, namely cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and cancer-related alterations. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common respiratory sleep-disordered breathing, which is caused by [...] Read more.
Sleep is very important for overall health and quality of life, while sleep disorder has been associated with several human diseases, namely cardiovascular, metabolic, cognitive, and cancer-related alterations. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common respiratory sleep-disordered breathing, which is caused by the recurrent collapse of the upper airway during sleep. OSA has emerged as a major public health problem and increasing evidence suggests that untreated OSA can lead to the development of various diseases including neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, OSA may lead to decreased blood oxygenation and fragmentation of the sleep cycle. The formation of free radicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS) can emerge and react with nitric oxide (NO) to produce peroxynitrite, thereby diminishing the bioavailability of NO. Hypoxia, the hallmark of OSA, refers to a decline of tissue oxygen saturation and affects several types of cells, playing cell-to-cell communication a vital role in the outcome of this interplay. Red blood cells (RBCs) are considered transporters of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, and these RBCs are important interorgan communication systems with additional functions, including participation in the control of systemic NO metabolism, redox regulation, blood rheology, and viscosity. RBCs have been shown to induce endothelial dysfunction and increase cardiac injury. The mechanistic links between changes of RBC functional properties and cardiovascular are largely unknown. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are secreted by most cell types and released in biological fluids both under physiological and pathological conditions. EVs are involved in intercellular communication by transferring complex cargoes including proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids from donor cells to recipient cells. Advancing our knowledge about mechanisms of RBC-EVs formation and their pathophysiological relevance may help to shed light on circulating EVs and to translate their application to clinical practice. We will focus on the potential use of RBC-EVs as valuable diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers and state-specific cargoes, and possibilities as therapeutic vehicles for drug and gene delivery. The use of RBC-EVs as a precision medicine for the diagnosis and treatment of the patient with sleep disorder will improve the prognosis and the quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Full article
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Review
Extracellular Vesicles from Airway Secretions: New Insights in Lung Diseases
by Laura Pastor, Elisabeth Vera, Jose M. Marin and David Sanz-Rubio
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22(2), 583; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijms22020583 - 08 Jan 2021
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Lung diseases (LD) are one of the most common causes of death worldwide. Although it is known that chronic airway inflammation and excessive tissue repair are processes associated with LD such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), [...] Read more.
Lung diseases (LD) are one of the most common causes of death worldwide. Although it is known that chronic airway inflammation and excessive tissue repair are processes associated with LD such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), their specific pathways remain unclear. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are heterogeneous nanoscale membrane vesicles with an important role in cell-to-cell communication. EVs are present in general biofluids as plasma or urine but also in secretions of the airway as bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), induced sputum (IS), nasal lavage (NL) or pharyngeal lavage. Alterations of airway EV cargo could be crucial for understanding LD. Airway EVs have shown a role in the pathogenesis of some LD such as eosinophil increase in asthma, the promotion of lung cancer in vitro models in COPD and as biomarkers to distinguishing IPF in patients with diffuse lung diseases. In addition, they also have a promising future as therapeutics for LD. In this review, we focus on the importance of airway secretions in LD, the pivotal role of EVs from those secretions on their pathophysiology and their potential for biomarker discovery. Full article
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