Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is characterized pathologically by a reduction in nucleus pulposus cells, inflammation of the cartilaginous endplate, and annulus fibrosus rupture. Regenerative therapies aimed at restoring the normal physiological structure of the intervertebral disc have been...

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Main Authors: Feihong HUANG, Hua JIANG
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Language:zho
Published: Editorial Office of Journal of Guangxi Medical University 2025-06-01
Series:Guangxi Yike Daxue xuebao
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Online Access:https://journal.gxmu.edu.cn/article/doi/10.16190/j.cnki.45-1211/r.2025.03.019
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description Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is characterized pathologically by a reduction in nucleus pulposus cells, inflammation of the cartilaginous endplate, and annulus fibrosus rupture. Regenerative therapies aimed at restoring the normal physiological structure of the intervertebral disc have been a focus of research, with exosome (Exo) therapy receiving considerable attention in recent years. Many studies have shown that Exos exert therapeutic effects on IDD by maintaining extracellular matrix homeostasis, inhibiting cell apoptosis, and exhibiting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thereby restoring the structural and functional characteristics of degenerated intervertebral discs. This review summarizes the current research status of Exos from different cellular sources in the field of IDD treatment, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of Exos compared to various biological therapies, and discusses the future prospects of Exo therapy.
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spelling doaj-art-7e148398fcc04d22bb2824f72bcfe67a2025-08-20T02:43:25ZzhoEditorial Office of Journal of Guangxi Medical UniversityGuangxi Yike Daxue xuebao1005-930X2025-06-0142346447010.16190/j.cnki.45-1211/r.2025.03.019gxykdxxb-42-3-464Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degenerationFeihong HUANG0Hua JIANG1Department of Spinal Surgery and Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, ChinaDepartment of Spinal Surgery and Orthopaedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, ChinaIntervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is characterized pathologically by a reduction in nucleus pulposus cells, inflammation of the cartilaginous endplate, and annulus fibrosus rupture. Regenerative therapies aimed at restoring the normal physiological structure of the intervertebral disc have been a focus of research, with exosome (Exo) therapy receiving considerable attention in recent years. Many studies have shown that Exos exert therapeutic effects on IDD by maintaining extracellular matrix homeostasis, inhibiting cell apoptosis, and exhibiting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, thereby restoring the structural and functional characteristics of degenerated intervertebral discs. This review summarizes the current research status of Exos from different cellular sources in the field of IDD treatment, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of Exos compared to various biological therapies, and discusses the future prospects of Exo therapy.https://journal.gxmu.edu.cn/article/doi/10.16190/j.cnki.45-1211/r.2025.03.019exosomesintervertebral disc degenerationtreatment methodsstem cells
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Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration
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exosomes
intervertebral disc degeneration
treatment methods
stem cells
title Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration
title_full Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration
title_fullStr Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration
title_full_unstemmed Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration
title_short Research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration
title_sort research status and prospects of exosomes in the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration
topic exosomes
intervertebral disc degeneration
treatment methods
stem cells
url https://journal.gxmu.edu.cn/article/doi/10.16190/j.cnki.45-1211/r.2025.03.019
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