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ReviewMolecular neurobiology2026

Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes as Biomarkers in Huntington's Disease: Uncovering Pathogenic Insights and Pioneering Therapies.

Asma Vafadar, Dorsa Shaghaghian, Hossein Charami, Farzin Hadinia, Daryoush Didehdar, Ahmad Movahedpour, Sajad Ehtiati

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Review in Molecular neurobiology, 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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Asma Vafadar *Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Dorsa Shaghaghian *Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Hossein CharamiStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Farzin HadiniaStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Daryoush DidehdarCellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran. dary.dideh@gmail.com.
Ahmad MovahedpourCellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran. ahmad.movahed14@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0576-4435
Sajad EhtiatiDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. sajadehtiaty@gmail.com.

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Abstract

Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by the expression of the mutant huntingtin protein (mHTT), characterized by a progressive decline in motor function, cognitive abilities, and psychiatric symptoms. Exosomes, a distinct class of small extracellular vesicles, have emerged as promising diagnostic biomarkers and potential therapeutic tools for early disease detection and intervention. This is largely attributed to their molecular stability, cell type-specific cargo, and potential to cross the blood-brain barrier under optimized structural or delivery conditions. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) exhibit disease-associated molecular modifications and can either exacerbate or alleviate proteotoxic stress in Huntington's disease. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the role of exosomes in HD, covering their biogenesis, functional characteristics, diagnostic potential, and therapeutic applications in neural degeneration associated with HD.

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BiomarkersExosomesExtracellular VesiclesHuntington DiseaseAnimalsHumansBiomarkersExosomesExtracellular vesiclesHuntington’s disease

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