Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Exosomes(Isfahan University of Medical Sciences)

Present research focuses on the potential of exosomes, which are small vesicles secreted by mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), as a therapeutic approach for osteoarthritis (OA).
OA is a degenerative joint disorder characterized by the destruction of cartilage and loss of extracellular matrix. It's associated with pro-inflammatory cytokines and increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and "a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs" (ADAMTS).
MSCs have been explored as a new treatment for OA over the last decade1. It's suggested that the paracrine secretion of trophic factors, in which exosomes play a crucial role, contributes to the mechanism of MSC-based treatment of OA.
Exosomes derived from MSCs may suppress OA development. They carry bioactive molecules of the parental cells, including non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and proteins and anti-inflammatory factors. These exosomes have shown a significant impact on the modulation of various physiological behaviors of cells in the joint cavity.
This research provides hope for developing more effective and predictable methods of using MSC-derived exosomes for OA treatment.

Administration of cell-free exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cell (MSCs) can be sufficient to exert therapeutic effects of intact MSCs after brain injury. In this study we aim to assay the administration of MSC derived exosome on improvement of disability of patients with acute ischemic stroke