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ReviewFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2026

Exosomes in corneal diseases: advances in diagnosis and therapy.

Xuan Liao, Hongkai Gao, Mengtian Bai, Wei Chi, Weihua Yang

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Review in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Xuan Liao *Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
Hongkai Gao *Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
Mengtian BaiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.
Wei ChiShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.
Weihua YangShenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Medical Center, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.

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Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases still face many challenges. As nanoscale vesicles (30-150 nm in diameter), exosomes facilitate intercellular communication by transporting bioactive molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Exhibiting low immunogenicity, minimal toxicity, and engineering versatility, they hold strong promise for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications in corneal diseases. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding and future directions of exosome research in corneal diseases. We systematically compare traditional and emerging methods for exosome isolation and purification. We then discuss their expanding roles: (1) as diagnostic biomarkers and (2) as therapeutic agents or drug delivery systems, with an emphasis on representative examples and engineering innovations. Finally, we critically assess persistent challenges and outline essential research priorities for clinical translation. Looking forward, we highlight the need for standardized isolation protocols, large-scale production of clinical-grade exosomes, and targeted engineering strategies (

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biomarkercorneal diseaseengineered exosomesexosomeextracellular vesicleisolation standardizationregenerative therapy

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PMID42453126
PMCPMC13365123

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