Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegeneration

Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-enclosed nanovesicles secreted by diverse cell types that orchestrate intercellular communication through cargo delivery. Their pivotal roles span from supporting the development of normal central nervous system (CNS) to contributing to the pathogenesi...

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Main Authors: Jun Chen, Chen Tian, Xiao Xiong, Ying Yang, Jing Zhang
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396425000490
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description Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-enclosed nanovesicles secreted by diverse cell types that orchestrate intercellular communication through cargo delivery. Their pivotal roles span from supporting the development of normal central nervous system (CNS) to contributing to the pathogenesis of neurological diseases. Particularly noteworthy is their involvement in the propagation of pathogenic proteins, such as those involved in neurodegenerative disorders, and nucleic acids, closely linking them to disease onset and progression. Moreover, EVs have emerged as promising diagnostic biomarkers for neurological disorders and as tools for disease staging, owing to their ability to traverse the blood-brain barrier and their specific, stable, and accessible properties. This review comprehensively explores the realm of CNS-derived EVs found in peripheral blood, encompassing their detection methods, transport mechanisms, and diverse roles in various neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, we evaluate the potentials and limitations of EVs in clinical applications and highlight prospective research directions in this rapidly evolving field.
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spelling doaj-art-bbd7e040551a4d0e95536b5d9fca4cc22025-08-20T02:01:58ZengElsevierEBioMedicine2352-39642025-03-0111310560510.1016/j.ebiom.2025.105605Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegenerationJun Chen0Chen Tian1Xiao Xiong2Ying Yang3Jing Zhang4Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310002, ChinaDepartment of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310002, ChinaDepartment of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310002, ChinaDepartment of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310002, China; Corresponding author.Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310002, China; National Human Brain Bank for Health and Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310002, China; Corresponding author. Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310002, China.Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-enclosed nanovesicles secreted by diverse cell types that orchestrate intercellular communication through cargo delivery. Their pivotal roles span from supporting the development of normal central nervous system (CNS) to contributing to the pathogenesis of neurological diseases. Particularly noteworthy is their involvement in the propagation of pathogenic proteins, such as those involved in neurodegenerative disorders, and nucleic acids, closely linking them to disease onset and progression. Moreover, EVs have emerged as promising diagnostic biomarkers for neurological disorders and as tools for disease staging, owing to their ability to traverse the blood-brain barrier and their specific, stable, and accessible properties. This review comprehensively explores the realm of CNS-derived EVs found in peripheral blood, encompassing their detection methods, transport mechanisms, and diverse roles in various neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, we evaluate the potentials and limitations of EVs in clinical applications and highlight prospective research directions in this rapidly evolving field.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396425000490Extracellular vesiclesAlzheimer's diseaseParkinson's diseaseBiomarker
spellingShingle Jun Chen
Chen Tian
Xiao Xiong
Ying Yang
Jing Zhang
Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegeneration
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Extracellular vesicles
Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's disease
Biomarker
title Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegeneration
title_full Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegeneration
title_fullStr Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegeneration
title_full_unstemmed Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegeneration
title_short Extracellular vesicles: new horizons in neurodegeneration
title_sort extracellular vesicles new horizons in neurodegeneration
topic Extracellular vesicles
Alzheimer's disease
Parkinson's disease
Biomarker
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352396425000490
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