Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing

Background Non-healing wounds lead to tissue dysfunction, contributing to pathological conditions and compromising overall health. Recently, microRNAs have been shown to regulate diverse biological events, including cell migration, proliferation, angiogenesis, scar formation, and wound closure. Inte...

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Main Authors: Mai Thi Le, Huy Hoang Dao, Xuan-Hung Nguyen, Tinh Van Nguyen, Tu Dac Nguyen, Uyen Thi Trang Than
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2534851
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author Mai Thi Le
Huy Hoang Dao
Xuan-Hung Nguyen
Tinh Van Nguyen
Tu Dac Nguyen
Uyen Thi Trang Than
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Huy Hoang Dao
Xuan-Hung Nguyen
Tinh Van Nguyen
Tu Dac Nguyen
Uyen Thi Trang Than
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description Background Non-healing wounds lead to tissue dysfunction, contributing to pathological conditions and compromising overall health. Recently, microRNAs have been shown to regulate diverse biological events, including cell migration, proliferation, angiogenesis, scar formation, and wound closure. Interestingly, cells selectively sort microRNAs into extracellular vesicles, which can be up-taken by cells to regulate the healing process. Consequently, extracellular vesicles and their microRNA content serve as an in-situ reservoir, providing tissue-specific signals on demand.Aims and methods This review aims to explore the association between microRNAs and the wound healing process, and the roles of extracellular vesicle-derived miRNAs in different cell populations within the wound microenvironment. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus using the keywords: exosomes, mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes, wound healing, and microRNA. Relevant data were collected and summarized.Results This review provided information about extracellular vesicles, microRNA biogenesis, and their roles in wound healing. Results highlighted the roles of extracellular vesicle-derived microRNAs in anti-inflammatory responses, promoting cell migration, proliferation, and differentiation while inhibiting apoptosis during wound repair. Beyond their natural functions, extracellular vesicles and their microRNA cargoes hold significant potential for therapeutic and diagnostic applications in wound healing. We also outlined the potential use of extracellular vesicle-derived microRNAs as drug delivery systems and miRNA-based monitoring tools.Conclusion Extracellular vesicle-derived microRNAs play important roles in wound healing. Despite their promise, challenges such as lack of standardization in isolation, precise delivery, and reliable quantification methods remain obstacles for clinical implementation in disease diagnosis and prognosis.
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spelling doaj-art-98c1b398eefd46539d6cf606b0e445d32025-08-20T03:55:49ZengTaylor & Francis GroupAnnals of Medicine0785-38901365-20602025-12-0157110.1080/07853890.2025.2534851Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healingMai Thi Le0Huy Hoang Dao1Xuan-Hung Nguyen2Tinh Van Nguyen3Tu Dac Nguyen4Uyen Thi Trang Than5Vinmec Hi-Tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamVinmec Hi-Tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamVinmec Hi-Tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamVinmec Hi-Tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamVinmec Hi-Tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamVinmec Hi-Tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, VietnamBackground Non-healing wounds lead to tissue dysfunction, contributing to pathological conditions and compromising overall health. Recently, microRNAs have been shown to regulate diverse biological events, including cell migration, proliferation, angiogenesis, scar formation, and wound closure. Interestingly, cells selectively sort microRNAs into extracellular vesicles, which can be up-taken by cells to regulate the healing process. Consequently, extracellular vesicles and their microRNA content serve as an in-situ reservoir, providing tissue-specific signals on demand.Aims and methods This review aims to explore the association between microRNAs and the wound healing process, and the roles of extracellular vesicle-derived miRNAs in different cell populations within the wound microenvironment. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus using the keywords: exosomes, mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes, wound healing, and microRNA. Relevant data were collected and summarized.Results This review provided information about extracellular vesicles, microRNA biogenesis, and their roles in wound healing. Results highlighted the roles of extracellular vesicle-derived microRNAs in anti-inflammatory responses, promoting cell migration, proliferation, and differentiation while inhibiting apoptosis during wound repair. Beyond their natural functions, extracellular vesicles and their microRNA cargoes hold significant potential for therapeutic and diagnostic applications in wound healing. We also outlined the potential use of extracellular vesicle-derived microRNAs as drug delivery systems and miRNA-based monitoring tools.Conclusion Extracellular vesicle-derived microRNAs play important roles in wound healing. Despite their promise, challenges such as lack of standardization in isolation, precise delivery, and reliable quantification methods remain obstacles for clinical implementation in disease diagnosis and prognosis.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2534851Extracellular vesiclesmicroRNAstherapeutic applicationsdiagnostic applicationscutaneous wound healing
spellingShingle Mai Thi Le
Huy Hoang Dao
Xuan-Hung Nguyen
Tinh Van Nguyen
Tu Dac Nguyen
Uyen Thi Trang Than
Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing
Annals of Medicine
Extracellular vesicles
microRNAs
therapeutic applications
diagnostic applications
cutaneous wound healing
title Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing
title_full Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing
title_fullStr Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing
title_full_unstemmed Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing
title_short Extracellular vesicle microRNA cargoes: candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing
title_sort extracellular vesicle microrna cargoes candidates for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cutaneous wound healing
topic Extracellular vesicles
microRNAs
therapeutic applications
diagnostic applications
cutaneous wound healing
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2534851
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