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ReviewReproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)2025

Utilization of MSC-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and Bioscaffolds in Enhancing Oocyte In Vitro Maturation and Culture: A Review.

Maryam Mehravar, Maryam Salimi, Mahsa Kazemi, Mohammad Majidi, Elham Roshandel, Hamid Nazarian

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Review in Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Maryam MehravarHematopoietic Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1985711151, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-2442-0635
Maryam SalimiHematopoietic Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1985711151, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5099-3309
Mahsa KazemiDepartment of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9292-5315
Mohammad MajidiDepartment of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5185-7157
Elham RoshandelHematopoietic Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1985711151, Tehran, Iran. elham.roshandel@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-3698-4342
Hamid NazarianDepartment of Biology and Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. hamid.nazarian@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-9920-5054

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Abstract

Failure in germ cells development and oocyte maturation remains a significant challenge in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and can lead to feltilization failure and poor embryo quality. Rescue in vitro maturation (R-IVM) offers a promising approach to improve the reproductive outcomes in such cases. Mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomes, have demonstrated therapeutic potential for both oocytes and granulosa cells. However, their effects on immature oocytes under R-IVM remain largely unexplored. Furthermore, incorporating exosomes into bioscaffolds may provide controlled release system, enhancing stability within IVM and in vitro culture (IVC) environments. This review evaluates the current evidence regarding the effects of MSC-derived exosomes on oocyte and granulosa cell function and explores the potential of exosome-loaded scaffolds to optimize IVM outcomes, offering new strategies for enhanced reproductive success. Recent findings indicate that bioscaffolds composed of appropriate polymers with high exosome encapsulation efficiency and a release window of 24-48 h can mimic the in vivo environment and support the maturation of oocytes and embryos in IVM/IVC systems.

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Extracellular VesiclesIn Vitro Oocyte Maturation TechniquesMesenchymal Stem CellsOocytesTissue ScaffoldsAnimalsExosomesFemaleHumansBioscaffoldsIVM/IVC mediumMSC-derived exosomesOocyte maturation

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