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ArticleInternational journal of obesity (2005)2026

Adipocyte extracellular vesicles (AdEVs) promote a proinflammatory and profibrotic profile in human renal and endothelial cells in vitro.

Pablo Carrión, María Paz Hernández, Jorge A Pérez, Alejandra Tapia-Castillo, Andrea Vecchiola, Alejandra Sandoval-Bórquez, René F Baudrand, Carlos E Fardella, Cristian A Carvajal

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Pablo Carrión *Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID 0009-0009-4431-219X
María Paz Hernández *Department of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID 0009-0002-0877-8055
Jorge A PérezDepartment of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID 0000-0003-4745-6219
Alejandra Tapia-CastilloCenter for Translational Research in Endocrinology (CETREN-UC), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Andrea VecchiolaDepartment of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Alejandra Sandoval-BórquezSchool of Medical Technology, Faculty of Science, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaiso, Valparaiso, Chile.
René F BaudrandDepartment of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Carlos E FardellaDepartment of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Cristian A CarvajalDepartment of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile. ccarvajm@uc.cl.ORCID 0000-0002-0668-412X

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Abstract

objectivesIn obesity, white adipose tissue (WAT) undergoes hypertrophic and hyperplastic changes that are driven by phenotypical changes in preadipocytes and adipocytes. WAT also causes a chronic inflammatory state that modifies gene expression and the secretome, including the shedding of adipose-derived extracellular vesicles (AdEVs) into the circulation, which may influence distant cell types and modulate their phenotypes.

aimTo evaluate the effects of AdEVs on renal and endothelial cells and determine their impact on gene expression related to inflammation, fibrosis, and endothelial function.

methodsHuman SW872 preadipocytes were differentiated into adipocytes and subsequently characterized. AdEVs were isolated by ultracentrifugation and analyzed according to ISEV guidelines. Recipient human renal (HCD) and endothelial (EA.hy926) cells were exposed to AdEVs for 24 hours. Gene expression of adipokines, cytokines (IL-6, IL-1B), fibrosis markers, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), and eNOS was assessed by RT-qPCR and western blotting.

resultsDifferentiated SW872 cells displayed typical adipocyte morphology and accumulated abundant lipid droplets. Isolated AdEVs showed a donut-like morphology, characteristic size distribution, and expression of CD9 and TSG101, consistent with canonical EV markers. Both renal and endothelial cells internalized PKH67-labeled AdEVs and exhibited increased IL-6 and IL-1B expression (p < 0.05). Renal cells demonstrated increased NGAL mRNA levels, whereas endothelial cells showed reduced eNOS mRNA expression following AdEV exposure (p < 0.05).

conclusionAdEVs from SW872 upregulated cytokine (e.g., IL-6) and NGAL expression in renal cells, while reducing eNOS expression in endothelial cells. These findings suggest that AdEVs may influence early inflammatory and vascular responses in obesity.

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AdipocytesEndothelial CellsExtracellular VesiclesInflammationKidneyCells, CulturedFibrosisHumans

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