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From laboratory to clinic: a precise treatment strategy of mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomes pretreated by simulating disease microenvironment

Ye H., He Q., Qi F., Xu G., Qahar M., Deng C.

Narrative Review, published in Front Immunol (2025) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Level D· Scientific groundwork from lab and animal studiesEvidence level of this study

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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Study type
Narrative Review
Journal
Front Immunol (2025)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
40746527
PMCID
PMC12310476
DOI
10.3389/fimmu.2025.1609288
Citations
1

Abstract (original English)

Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and their secreted extracellular vesicles (EVs), particularly exosomes (Exos), have garnered significant attention for their potential in tissue repair, fibrosis, and tumor therapy. However, the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes (MSC-Exos) is notably influenced by the disease-specific microenvironment. This review examines the mechanisms of action of MSCs and MSC-Exos in various diseases and analyzes the impact of inflammatory preconditioning on the functions and paracrine signaling of MSCs. We propose a personalized MSC preconditioning strategy based on the characteristics of the disease microenvironment to enhance the precision and efficacy of MSC-Exos therapy. Additionally, we discuss the limitations of traditional preconditioning strategies and introduce novel approaches for MSC preconditioning by simulating the disease microenvironment, such as using tissue homogenates and EVs derived from diseased tissues. These methods more accurately reflect the spatiotemporal features of the disease microenvironment, thereby improving the therapeutic potential of MSC-Exos. Finally, we explore the application of engineered exosomes loaded with key miRNAs targeting disease treatment, offering new insights for precision medicine.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is a narrative review: it collects no new patient data and does not systematically appraise evidence quality.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

How we grade evidence
Mesenchymal Stem CellsAnimalsHumansMicroRNAsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationExosomesTumor MicroenvironmentCellular MicroenvironmentPrecision Medicine

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