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ArticleMolecular biology reports2024

Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes decrease Hyperplasia in Psoriasis by inducing transforming growth factor β2 (TGF-β2).

Zahraa Ibrahim Abed, Mona Arianejad, Zahra Azizi

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Article in Molecular biology reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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  2. Exosomes in Psoriasis: From Pathogenic Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovations.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026
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  5. The effect of plasma exosomal microRNA- 148a- 3p on the CD4Archives of dermatological research · 2025
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Zahraa Ibrahim AbedDepartment of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O. Box 14515-775, Tehran, Iran.
Mona ArianejadDepartment of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Zahra AziziDepartment of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. zahra.azizivarzaneh@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPsoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, is increasingly effectively managed with the targeted immunotherapy; however, long-term immunotherapy carries health risks, and loss of response. Therefore, we need to develop the alternative treatment strategies. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cell (M.S.C.) exosomes stand out for their remarkable immunomodulatory properties, gaining widespread recognition. This study investigated whether M.S.C. exosomes can reduce psoriasis-induced hyperplasia by inducing Transforming Growth Factor beta 2 (TGF-beta2) signaling. METHODOLOGY: Exosomes were isolated from M.S.C.s by ultracentrifugation. Then, scanning electron microscopy was used for the morphology of exosomes. To ascertain the exosome concentration, the Bradford test was used. To ascertain the cellular toxicity of exosomes in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells ( H.U.V.E.C), an MTT experiment was then conducted. Real-time PCR was used to quantify TGF beta2 expression levels, whereas an ELISA immunosorbent assay was used to determine the protein concentration of TGF beta2.

resultsIn this study, the exosomes of 15-30 nm in size that were uniform, and cup-shaped were isolated. Moreover, the IC

conclusionUpregulating the expression of TGF-β2 in psoriatic cells via TGF-β2 signaling is one way exosomes can help reduce hyperplasia.

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ExosomesHuman Umbilical Vein Endothelial CellsHyperplasiaMesenchymal Stem CellsPsoriasisTransforming Growth Factor beta2AnimalsHumansSignal TransductionTGFB2 protein, humanTransforming Growth Factor beta2ExosomesHyperplasiaMesenchymal stem cellsPsoriasisTGF-β2

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