Isolation methods of exosomes derived from dental stem cells

Abstract Mesenchymal stem cells are highly regarded for their potential in tissue repair and regenerative medicine due to their multipotency and self-renewal abilities. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells have been redefined as “medical signaling cells,” with their primary biological effects mediated t...

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Main Authors: Paras Ahmad, Nathan Estrin, Nima Farshidfar, Yufeng Zhang, Richard J. Miron
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Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2025-06-01
Series:International Journal of Oral Science
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41368-025-00370-y
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description Abstract Mesenchymal stem cells are highly regarded for their potential in tissue repair and regenerative medicine due to their multipotency and self-renewal abilities. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells have been redefined as “medical signaling cells,” with their primary biological effects mediated through exosome secretion. These exosomes, which contain lipids, proteins, RNA, and metabolites, are crucial in regulating various biological processes and enhancing regenerative therapies. Exosomes replicate the effects of their parent cells while offering benefits such as reduced side effects, low immunogenicity, excellent biocompatibility, and high drug-loading capacity. Dental stem cells, including those from apical papilla, gingiva, dental pulp, and other sources, are key contributors to exosome-mediated regenerative effects, such as tumor cell apoptosis, neuroprotection, angiogenesis, osteogenesis, and immune modulation. Despite their promise, clinical application of exosomes is limited by challenges in isolation techniques. Current methods face issues of complexity, inefficiency, and insufficient purity, hindering detailed analysis. Recent advancements, such as micro-electromechanical systems, alternating current electroosmosis, and serum-free three-dimensional cell cultures, have improved exosome isolation efficacy. This review synthesizes nearly 200 studies on dental stem cell-derived exosomes, highlighting their potential in treating a wide range of conditions, including periodontal diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, and more. Optimized isolation methods offer a path forward for overcoming current limitations and advancing the clinical use of exosome-based therapies.
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spelling doaj-art-4cd34ed4449f4d6ea06bda33282308d02025-08-20T03:47:24ZengNature Publishing GroupInternational Journal of Oral Science2049-31692025-06-0117111810.1038/s41368-025-00370-yIsolation methods of exosomes derived from dental stem cellsParas Ahmad0Nathan Estrin1Nima Farshidfar2Yufeng Zhang3Richard J. Miron4Department of Research, Advanced PRF EducationLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental MedicineDepartment of Periodontology, University of BernDepartment of Oral Implantology, University of WuhanDepartment of Periodontology, University of BernAbstract Mesenchymal stem cells are highly regarded for their potential in tissue repair and regenerative medicine due to their multipotency and self-renewal abilities. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells have been redefined as “medical signaling cells,” with their primary biological effects mediated through exosome secretion. These exosomes, which contain lipids, proteins, RNA, and metabolites, are crucial in regulating various biological processes and enhancing regenerative therapies. Exosomes replicate the effects of their parent cells while offering benefits such as reduced side effects, low immunogenicity, excellent biocompatibility, and high drug-loading capacity. Dental stem cells, including those from apical papilla, gingiva, dental pulp, and other sources, are key contributors to exosome-mediated regenerative effects, such as tumor cell apoptosis, neuroprotection, angiogenesis, osteogenesis, and immune modulation. Despite their promise, clinical application of exosomes is limited by challenges in isolation techniques. Current methods face issues of complexity, inefficiency, and insufficient purity, hindering detailed analysis. Recent advancements, such as micro-electromechanical systems, alternating current electroosmosis, and serum-free three-dimensional cell cultures, have improved exosome isolation efficacy. This review synthesizes nearly 200 studies on dental stem cell-derived exosomes, highlighting their potential in treating a wide range of conditions, including periodontal diseases, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, and more. Optimized isolation methods offer a path forward for overcoming current limitations and advancing the clinical use of exosome-based therapies.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41368-025-00370-y
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International Journal of Oral Science
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