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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2025

Artificial Cell-Derived Vesicles: Extracellular Vesicle Mimetics for Chondrocyte Restoration in TMJOA Therapy.

Yu Hu, Guobin Huang, Zichao Dai, Rongqiang Yang, Yang Zhang, Yelin Zhang, Huilin Shen, Zhu Pu, Liya Ma, Song Li

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Yu Hu *Outpatient Department, Kunming Medical University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.
Guobin Huang *Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.
Zichao DaiYunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.
Rongqiang YangYunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.
Yang ZhangStomatology Center of Baoshan People's Hospital, Baoshan, Yunnan, 678000, People's Republic of China.
Yelin ZhangYunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0008-1747-9755
Huilin ShenYunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.
Zhu PuYunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.
Liya MaYunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.
Song LiYunnan Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Kunming, 650106, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: Cartilage repair in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) remains a clinical challenge. Despite the strong repair potential of extracellular vesicles (EVs), their clinical use is constrained by yield and purification issues. This study explores artificial cell-derived vesicles (ACDVs) as a novel acellular strategy for cartilage repair, providing a promising alternative to EVs. Methods: EVs and ACDVs were isolated from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, and their particle number and protein yield were compared. Mandibular condylar chondrocytes (MCCs) were treated with EVs/ACDVs after IL-1β stimulation to assess their effects on MCC apoptosis, proliferation, migration, and chondrogenic differentiation. Transcriptomic analysis was conducted to explore the therapeutic mechanisms of ACDVs. In a rat TMJOA model, local ACDV injection was evaluated for its effects on cartilage matrix synthesis and subchondral bone repair. Results: ACDVs resembled EVs in morphology and particle size, but exhibited significantly higher particle counts and protein yields. Efficiently internalized by MCCs, ACDVs effectively mitigated IL-1β-induced apoptosis, while promoting MCC proliferation, migration, and chondrogenic differentiation. This effect was likely mediated by the activation of genes involved in extracellular matrix synthesis. In a rat model of TMJOA, local ACDV injection ameliorated subchondral bone damage and stimulated cartilage matrix synthesis. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that ACDVs, generated by stepwise extrusion, are produced at significantly higher yields than EVs and show equal or superior efficacy in cartilage matrix repair. These findings endorse ACDVs as a promising alternative to EVs for disease therapy and drug delivery.

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ChondrocytesExtracellular VesiclesOsteoarthritisAnimalsApoptosisCell DifferentiationCell MovementCell ProliferationCells, CulturedChondrogenesisDisease Models, AnimalHumansInterleukin-1betaMaleMesenchymal Stem CellsRatsInterleukin-1betaartificial cell-derived vesicleschondrocytesextrusion-derived vesiclestemporomandibular joint osteoarthritis

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PMID40313864
PMCPMC12044611

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