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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Human Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: A Pioneering Path from Biogenesis to Cerebral Ischemic Stroke Therapy.

Anamika Roy, Tristan Driscoll, Samuel C Grant, Yan Li

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Anamika RoyDepartment of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32310, USA.
Tristan DriscollDepartment of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32310, USA.
Samuel C GrantDepartment of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32310, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7738-168X
Yan LiDepartment of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32310, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5938-8519

Funding

Engineering Extracellular Vesicles of Human Brain Organoids for Stroke TherapyR01NS125016 · NINDS · FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY · PI Yan Li · 2022 to 2026
$1.8M
NINDS NIH HHS R01 NS125016
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite advances in modern medicine and increased public awareness, cerebral stroke remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide. With over 600,000 new cases annually, innovative therapeutic strategies are being explored to enhance recovery outcomes. One promising approach is the use of human stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), particularly exosomes, which function as mediators of intercellular communication. EVs have emerged as pivotal mediators of intercellular communication with immense potential in therapeutic applications. This review discusses the pioneering journey of EVs from their biogenesis and molecular cargo loading to their translation into clinical strategies for cerebral ischemic stroke therapy. While direct stem cell transplantation has faced limitations such as immune rejection, tumorigenicity, and short shelf life, human stem cell-derived EVs offer a cell-free alternative with enhanced safety, stability, and functional versatility. Preclinical studies reveal their capacity to modulate inflammation, protect neural tissue, and promote recovery through the transfer of bioactive molecules. Additionally, EVs isolated from biofluids such as blood and cerebrospinal fluid serve as promising biomarkers for stroke severity and prognosis. Despite this promise, several challenges persist-from standardizing isolation techniques and optimizing therapeutic cargo to scaling up production for clinical-grade use. This review critically examines the current understanding of EV biology, highlights the advances in stroke-related applications, and outlines key hurdles that must be addressed to unlock their full therapeutic potential.

Indexed as

Extracellular VesiclesIschemic StrokeStem CellsAnimalsBiomarkersCell CommunicationExosomesHumansStem Cell TransplantationBiomarkersbiogenesisextracellular vesicleshuman stem cellsstroke

Identifiers

PMID41226588
PMCPMC12607505

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