Engineered exosomes for cancer theranostics: next-generation tumor targeting

Vivek P. Chavda*, Vrashabh V. Sugandhi, Chandrakantsing V. Pardeshi, Rahul Jaywant Patil, Mit Joshi, Bhoomika Patel, Avinash Khadela, Rajashri Bezbaruah, Bedanta Bhattacharjee, Pankti C. Balar, Lalitkumar K. Vora*

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Abstract

Exosomes are multivesicular bodies of which the plasma membrane fuse to release the caring moiety into the surrounding body fluids. They are well knwon for their function in mediating intercellular connectivity by transferring various biomolecules, such as proteins, RNAs, and lipids, from one cell to another. These “naturally equipped” nanovesicles could be therapeutically targeted or engineered as drug delivery systems. The use of exosomes in cancer detection and prognosis has attracted a great deal of interest from academics. In addition to chemical, biological, and genetic engineering approaches, other current exosomal alteration methodologies hold promise for the advancement of therapeutic medicines for cancer. In this review, we highlight the theranostic potential of exosomes for therapeutic delivery in various cancers.

Original languageEnglish
Article number104579
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
Volume85
Early online date24 May 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

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