Recently, the new book Extracellular Vesicle:Biology and Translational Application, edited by Professor Li Zongjin from NKU School of Medicine, has been published by Springer Nature, a globally renowned academic publishing group. More information can be found at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-5536-3. The book aims to provide a comprehensive reference for professionals, researchers, and graduate students in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and related fields, offering in-depth insights into the applications of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in regenerative medicine.
Over the past decades, EVs research has undergone rapid development, with research papers showing exponential growth. Once dismissed as mere cellular debris, EVs are now recognized as sophisticated messengers, facilitating the transmission of crucial information between cells and orchestrating a myriad of biological processes. Stem cell-derived EVs in particular exhibit therapeutic effects comparable to their parent stem cells. Rich in the functional components of stem cells, these EVs offer an alternative approach to cell therapy for tissue repair and regeneration, showing exceptional potential in therapeutic applications of regenerative medicine.
The book systematically elaborates on the biological characteristics and functions of EVs, along with their potential therapeutic applications. The book starts with exploring the intricate biology of EVs, their cargo (e.g., proteins, nucleic acids, etc.), and their unique ability to modulate cellular processes. It discusses the therapeutic potential of EVs in various diseases, as well as the approaches for the bionanotechnological development of artificial EVs for theranostics. Large-scale EV isolation methods and their preclinical applications are also addressed in the book, providing important guidance for further research and application of EVs and applications in regenerative medicine.