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ArticleStem cells international2026

MSC-EVs Prevent Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation by Inhibiting Perivascular Adipose Tissue-Induced NET Release.

Xiaowei Sun, Changbo Zhao, Kunfeng Tu, Xun Guan, Lei Lv, Guanhua Xue, Shuofei Yang

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Article in Stem cells international, 2026. 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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Xiaowei SunDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Pujian Road 160, Shanghai, 200127, China, sjtu.edu.cn.
Changbo ZhaoDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Pujian Road 160, Shanghai, 200127, China, sjtu.edu.cn.
Kunfeng TuDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Pujian Road 160, Shanghai, 200127, China, sjtu.edu.cn.
Xun GuanDepartment of Radiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Pujian Road 160, Shanghai, 200127, China, sjtu.edu.cn.
Lei LvDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Pujian Road 160, Shanghai, 200127, China, sjtu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1303-0345
Guanhua XueDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Pujian Road 160, Shanghai, 200127, China, sjtu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7091-265X
Shuofei YangDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Pujian Road 160, Shanghai, 200127, China, sjtu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5592-142X

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Abstract

Background: Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) envelops arteries and exerts paracrine effects, thereby modulating cardiovascular pathologies. Nevertheless, its precise role in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAAs) pathogenesis remains elusive. Mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) have been implicated in the regulation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) formation. This investigation delineates PVAT's involvement in AAA, particularly in NETs regulation, and evaluates the modulatory impact of MSC-EVs on these processes. Methods: A comprehensive analysis of CT imaging and clinical datasets from AAA patients was undertaken. Subsequent RNA sequencing and transcriptomic profiling of PVAT from AAA animal models and controls were conducted. Both in vivo and in vitro assays were employed to determine whether PVAT-derived proteins influence NETs release within the abdominal aorta and contribute to AAA development. Additionally, MSC-EVs were administered via intravenous or intraperitoneal routes to assess their effects on PVAT accumulation and NETs formation. Results: A significant correlation was established between PVAT characteristics and clinical outcomes in AAA patients. Experimental findings reveal that PVAT-derived serum amyloid A (SAA) promotes PVAT accumulation and induces NETs release within the abdominal aorta during AAA formation. Intraperitoneal MSC-EVs administration mitigates AAA development by reducing PVAT accumulation, suppressing SAA expression in PVAT, and inhibiting NETs formation in the abdominal aorta. Conclusion: PVAT-derived SAA facilitates NETs formation during AAA pathogenesis. MSC-EVs, by targeting these mechanisms, offer a promising prophylactic strategy against AAA, opening new therapeutic avenues for future research.

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abdominal aortic aneurysmneutrophil extracellular trapperivascular adipose tissueserum amyloid A

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PMCPMC13250842

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