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ReviewFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2025

Engineered exosomes: a promising design platform for overcoming cancer therapy resistance.

Peng Zhang, Kai Chen, Weifeng Liu, Xiaoying Niu, Xin Wang, Jiaqiang Wang, Weitao Yao, Xiaodong Tang, Wen Tian

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Review in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Peng ZhangDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
Kai ChenSchool of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Weifeng LiuDepartment of Orthopaedic Oncology Surgery, National Center for Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Xiaoying NiuDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
Xin WangDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
Jiaqiang WangDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
Weitao YaoDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.
Xiaodong TangMusculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Wen TianDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Therapeutic resistance is a formidable barrier in cancer treatment, necessitating innovative solutions to enhance drug efficacy. Exosomes, with their unparalleled biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, and robust cargo protection, have emerged as groundbreaking nanocarriers. This review unveils the transformative potential of exosomes in overcoming drug resistance - encompassing chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy - in a wide spectrum of tumors. Through advanced genetic and non-genetic modifications, exosomes can dramatically enhance drug targeting and cytotoxicity, offering unprecedented precision in treatment. We explore state-of-the-art exosome engineering techniques, their revolutionary applications in clinical trials, and their promise as the next Frontier in therapeutic innovation. This comprehensive review aims to capture the cutting-edge developments and future directions of exosome-based therapies, positioning them as a cornerstone of next-generation oncology.

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chemotherapy resistanceengineered exosomeimmunotherapy resistanceprecise treatmenttargeted therapy resistance

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PMID40843170
PMCPMC12365818

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