Exosomal microRNAs derived from mesenchymal stem cells: Cell-to-cell messages

Kasra Asgarpour, Zahra Shojaei, Fatemeh Amiri, Jafar Ai, Maryam Mahjoubin-Tehran, Faezeh Ghasemi, Reza Arefnezhad, Michael R. Hamblin, Hamed Mirzaei

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Abstract

Exosomes are extracellular vesicles characterized by their size, source, release mechanism and contents. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are single stranded non-coding RNAs transcribed from DNA. Exosomes and miRNAs are widespread in eukaryotic cells, especially in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are used for tissue regeneration, and also exert paracrine, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. However, the use of MSCs is controversial, especially in the presence or after the remission of a tumor, due to their secretion of growth factors and their migration ability. Instead of intact MSCs, MSC-derived compartments or substances could be used as practical tools for diagnosis, follow up, management and monitoring of diseases. Herein, we discuss some aspects of exosomal miRNAs derived from MSCs in the progression, diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. [MediaObject not available: see fulltext.]

Original languageEnglish
Article number149
JournalCell Communication and Signaling
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Sept 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Exosomes
  • Mesenchymal stem cells
  • MicroRNA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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