ReviewPharmaceutics2023
Mesenchymal Stromal Cells-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Treatments for Osteoarthritis.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles for osteochondral defect regeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies.Journal of translational medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Safety and efficacy of placental mesenchymal stromal cells-derived extracellular vesicles in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Trial
- Stem Cells in Post-Stroke Regenerative Therapy: Current Role of Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Orchestrum.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- MEX3B aggravates osteoarthritis progression by post-transcriptionally activating TLR4-NF-κB signaling axis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Membrane Vesicles as Drug Delivery Systems: MISEV, In Vivo Fluorescence Imaging and Tracking, Specific Tissue Targeting, and Therapeutic Application in Diseases.Pharmaceutics · 2025Article
- Oleanane-type triterpene saponins promote extracellular vesicle secretion of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells.Journal of natural medicines · 2025Article
- Engineered MSC-sEVs as a Versatile Nanoplatform for Enhanced Osteoarthritis Treatment via Targeted Elimination of Senescent Chondrocytes and Maintenance of Cartilage Matrix Metabolic Homeostasis.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Extracellular vesicles in triple-negative breast cancer: current updates, challenges and future prospects.Frontiers in molecular biosciences · 2025Review
- Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Alzheimer's Disease: A Novel Cell-Free Therapeutic Strategy and Diagnostic Biomarker.International journal of nanomedicine · 2025Review
- Exosomes on the development and progression of renal fibrosis.Cell proliferation · 2024Review
- Dual impacts of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes on cancer cells: unravelling complex interactions.Journal of cell communication and signaling · 2023Review
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Abstract
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease of the joints characterized by cartilage damage and severe pain. Despite various pharmacological and surgical interventions, current therapies fail to halt OA progression, leading to high morbidity and an economic burden. Thus, there is an urgent need for alternative therapeutic approaches that can effectively address the underlying pathophysiology of OA. Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) represent a new paradigm in OA treatment. MSC-EVs are small membranous particles released by MSCs during culture, both in vitro and in vivo. They possess regenerative properties and can attenuate inflammation, thereby promoting cartilage healing. Importantly, MSC-EVs have several advantages over MSCs as cell-based therapies, including lower risks of immune reactions and ethical issues. Researchers have recently explored different strategies, such as modifying EVs to enhance their delivery, targeting efficiency, and security, with promising results. This article reviews how MSC-EVs can help treat OA and how they might work. It also briefly discusses the benefits and challenges of using MSC-EVs and talks about the possibility of allogeneic and autologous MSC-EVs for medical use.
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