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Table 1 Summarizes some classical examples about the application of MSC-Exos in different tissue repairs

From: Role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes in the regeneration of different tissues

MSCs source of Exos

Application/purpose

Method of Exos isolation

Effectiveness/results

References

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells

MSC-Exos can enhance neurogenesis and restore cognitive function lost by administration of Aβ1–42 aggregates

Ultracentrifugation

As a possible therapeutic strategy for the treatment of chronic degenerative neurologic diseases.

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Human adipose mesenchymal stem cells

MSC-Exos were found to contribute to the recovery of PD by promoting ICAM1-related angiogenesis.

Ultracentrifugation

MSC-Exos can promote the angiogenesis of human brain microvascular endothelial cells, with possible therapeutic potential for Parkinson’s disease.

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Rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells

Exosomes secreted from CXCR4 overexpressing mesenchymal stem cells promote cardioprotection via Akt signaling pathway following myocardial Infarction

Polymer coprecipitation method

Cardiac functions were improved by transplantation of exosome-treated MSC via increased angiogenesis in the infarcted heart.

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Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells

HucMSC-Exos can regulate necroptosis through miR-874-3p to attenuate renal tubular epithelial cell injury and enhance repair

Filtration + ultracentrifugation

This study provides new therapeutic modalities and ideas for the treatment of AKI and the process of AKI to CKD transformation to mitigate renal damage.

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Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells(ADMSC)

Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell exosomes suppress hepatocellular carcinoma growth in a rat model

Filtration + ultracentrifugation

ADMSC-derived exosomes promoted NKT-cell antitumor responses in rats, thereby facilitating HCC suppression

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Human mesenchymal stem cells

MSCs derived exosomal lncRNA KLF3-AS1 transplantation could facilitate cartilage repair by promoting chondrocyte proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis via miR-206/GIT1 axis

Polymer coprecipitation method + ultracentrifugation

Exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells have potential therapeutic effects on osteoarthritis

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Human gingival tissue-derived MSCs

Exosomes from TNF-α-treated human gingiva-derived MSCs enhance M2 macrophage polarization and inhibit periodontal bone loss

Filtration + ultracentrifugation

TNF-α-preconditioned GMSC-derived exosomes may be a promising therapeutic tool against periodontitis

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