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Research progress of extracellular vesicles in the treatment of ovarian diseases (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Yixin Zhang
    • Jingyu Zhao
    • Linqi Han
    • Zihan Zhang
    • Caiqin Wang
    • Wei Long
    • Kai Meng
    • Xiaomei Wang
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  • Published online on: November 15, 2023     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.12303
  • Article Number: 15
  • Copyright: © Zhang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The ovary is an essential reproductive organ in the female organism and its development seriously affects the physical and mental health of female patients. Ovarian diseases include ovarian cancer, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Women should pay attention to the most effective treatments for this condition because it is one of the most prevalent gynecological illnesses at present. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are smaller vesicles that mediate the exchange of cellular information, include the three categories of exosomes, microvesicles and apoptotic bodies. They are able to transport proteins, RNA and other substances to adjacent or distal cells, thus allowing cellular and tissue homeostasis to be maintained. Numerous previous studies have revealed that EVs are crucial for the treatment of ovarian diseases. They are known to transport its contents to ovarian cancer cells as well as other ovarian cells such as granulosa cells, affecting the development of ovarian disease processes. Therefore, this extracellular vesicle may be involved as a target in the therapeutic process of ovarian disease and may have great potential in the treatment of ovarian disease. In the present review, the role of EVs in the development of three ovarian diseases, including ovarian cancer, POI and PCOS, was mainly summarizes. It is expected that this will provide some theoretical support for the treatment of ovarian disease.
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Zhang Y, Zhao J, Han L, Zhang Z, Wang C, Long W, Meng K and Wang X: Research progress of extracellular vesicles in the treatment of ovarian diseases (Review). Exp Ther Med 27: 15, 2024
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Zhang, Y., Zhao, J., Han, L., Zhang, Z., Wang, C., Long, W. ... Wang, X. (2024). Research progress of extracellular vesicles in the treatment of ovarian diseases (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 27, 15. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.12303
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Zhang, Y., Zhao, J., Han, L., Zhang, Z., Wang, C., Long, W., Meng, K., Wang, X."Research progress of extracellular vesicles in the treatment of ovarian diseases (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 27.1 (2024): 15.
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Zhang, Y., Zhao, J., Han, L., Zhang, Z., Wang, C., Long, W., Meng, K., Wang, X."Research progress of extracellular vesicles in the treatment of ovarian diseases (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 27, no. 1 (2024): 15. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2023.12303