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ReviewAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)2025

The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Aging and Age-Related Disorders.

Bharathi Hassan Ganesh, Himabindu Padinjarathil, Ramya Lakshmi Rajendran, Prasanna Ramani, Prakash Gangadaran, Byeong-Cheol Ahn

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Review in Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Bharathi Hassan GaneshDhanvanthri Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 641112, India.ORCID 0009-0000-9416-6623
Himabindu PadinjarathilDhanvanthri Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 641112, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1073-9963
Ramya Lakshmi RajendranDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-6987-0854
Prasanna RamaniDhanvanthri Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 641112, India.ORCID 0000-0002-5236-7141
Prakash GangadaranDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-0658-4604
Byeong-Cheol AhnDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-7700-3929

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea NRF-2022R1I1A1A01068652
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A variety of molecular and cellular changes distinguish the multifaceted biological process of aging. Recent studies in this decade have demonstrated the essential role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the aging process. Mitochondrial malfunction and increased oxidative stress are major contributors for the aging process. This review investigates the role of EVs in intercellular communication, tissue regeneration, and inflammation in the context of aging. We also discuss the exosome and its utility to reduce oxidative stress, which is a key part of aging, as well as the possibility of using the exosomes (EVs) as anti-aging drugs. Changes in cargo composition can influence the aging phenotype and impact the functionality of cells and tissues. Additionally, the role of EVs in oxidative stress during the aging process addresses potential treatment strategies and the development of biomarkers for age-associated disorders. The review also highlighted the role of exosomes in providing antioxidant properties, which help reduce excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) and strengthen cellular defenses against oxidative stress. Additionally, it emphasized the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in age-related pathologies, such as neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disorders, and immunosenescence, offering insights into targeted interventions for promoting healthy aging. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the current body of knowledge regarding the therapeutic effects of EVs on aging, with a particular emphasis on the implications of this emerging field of research and its relationship to oxidative stress.

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age-related diseasescargo compositionextracellular vesiclesintercellular communicationtherapeutic strategies

Identifiers

PMID40002364
PMCPMC11851802

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