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ArticlePediatric research2024

Nintedanib-loaded exosomes from adipose-derived stem cells inhibit pulmonary fibrosis induced by bleomycin.

Liyun Cai, Jie Wang, Xue Yi, Shuwei Yu, Chong Wang, Liyuan Zhang, Xiaoling Zhang, Lixian Cheng, Wenwen Ruan, Feige Dong and 2 more

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12 authors at 1 institution.

Liyun CaiDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Jie WangDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Xue YiDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Shuwei YuDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Chong WangDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Liyuan ZhangDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Xiaoling ZhangDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Lixian ChengDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Wenwen RuanDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Feige DongDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Ping SuDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China.
Ying ShiDepartment of Basic Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xiamen Medical College, Xiamen, China. 201500010375@xmmc.edu.cn.
Xiamen Medical College

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6 · The paper itself

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backgroundPulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive lung disorder with a high mortality rate; its therapy remains limited due to the inefficiency of drug delivery. In this study, the system of drug delivery of nintedanib (Nin) by exosomes derived from adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs-Exo, Exo) was developed to effectively deliver Nin to lung lesion tissue to ensure enhanced anti-fibrosis therapy.

methodsThe bleomycin (BLM)-induced PF model was constructed in vivo and in vitro. The effects of Exo-Nin on BLM-induced PF and its regulatory mechanism were examined using RT-qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and H&E staining.

resultsWe found Exo-Nin significantly improved BLM-induced PF in vivo and in vitro compared to Nin and Exo groups alone. Mechanistically, Exo-Nin alleviated fibrogenesis by suppressing endothelial-mesenchymal transition through the down-regulation of the TGF-β/Smad pathway and the attenuation of oxidative stress in vivo and in vitro.

conclusionsUtilizing adipose stem cell-derived exosomes as carriers for Nin exhibited a notable enhancement in therapeutic efficacy. This improvement can be attributed to the regenerative properties of exosomes, indicating promising prospects for adipose-derived exosomes in cell-free therapies for PF. IMPACT: The system of drug delivery of nintedanib (Nin) by exosomes derived from adipose-derived stem cells was developed to effectively deliver Nin to lung lesion tissue to ensure enhanced anti-fibrosis therapy. The use of adipose stem cell-derived exosomes as the carrier of Nin may increase the therapeutic effect of Nin, which can be due to the regenerative properties of the exosomes and indicate promising prospects for adipose-derived exosomes in cell-free therapies for PF.

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BleomycinExosomesIndolesPulmonary FibrosisAdipose TissueAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalDrug Delivery SystemsHumansLungMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLOxidative StressSignal TransductionStem CellsBleomycinIndolesnintedanibTransforming Growth Factor beta

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