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Research progress in in vivo tracing technology for extracellular vesicles

Shi Y., Wang X., Zhang S., Yin H., Fan H., Tang Y.

Narrative Review, published in Extracell Vesicles Circ Nucl Acids (2023) — 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
Extracell Vesicles Circ Nucl Acids (2023)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
39697802
PMCID
PMC11648465
DOI
10.20517/evcna.2023.49
Citations
7

Abstract (original English)

Cells have the capability to discharge extracellular vesicles (EVs) into a range of bodily fluids. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) encapsulate biological molecules such as proteins and nucleic acids, playing a role in facilitating cell-cell communication. They actively engage in a myriad of physiological and pathological processes. In vivo tracing of EVs in organisms significantly contributes to elucidating the biological mechanisms of EV-based therapy. The development of molecular imaging technology makes it possible to trace EVs in vivo . Experiments frequently employ a range of molecular imaging techniques, encompassing bioluminescence imaging, fluorescence imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, single photon emission computed tomography, positron emission tomography, photoacoustic imaging, and multimodal imaging. These methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. In this review, typical applications of in vivo tracing of EVs are reviewed.

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.

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

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