Engineered extracellular vesicles for tissue repair and regeneration

Abstract

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are heterogeneous membrane-like vesicles secreted by living cells that are involved in many physiological and pathological processes and act as intermediaries of intercellular communication and molecular transfer. Recent studies have shown that EVs from specific sources regulate tissue repair and regeneration by delivering proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids to target cells as signaling molecules. Nanotechnology breakthroughs have facilitated the development and exploration of engineered EVs for tissue repair. Enhancements through gene editing, surface modification, and content modification have further improved their therapeutic efficacy. This review summarizes the potential of EVs in tissue repair and regeneration, their mechanisms of action, and their research progress in regenerative medicine. This review highlights their design logic through typical examples and explores the development prospects of EVs in tissue repair. The aim of this review is to provide new insights into the design of EVs for tissue repair and regeneration applications, thereby expanding their use in regenerative medicine.

Keywords

Extracellular vesicles / Tissue repair / Tissue regeneration / Wound healing / Regenerative medicine

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