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Abstract
In the central nervous system, cell-to-cell interaction is essential for brain plasticity and repair, and its alteration is critically involved in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Neural stem cells are a plentiful source of biological signals promoting neuroplasticity and the maintenance of cognitive functions. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) represent an additional strategy for cells to release signals in the surrounding cellular environment or to exchange information among both neighboring and distant cells. In the last years, rising attention has been devoted to the ability of stem cell (SC)-derived EVs to counteract inflammatory and degenerative brain disorders taking advantage of their immunomodulatory capacities and regenerative potential. Here, we review the role of adult neurogenesis impairment in the cognitive decline associated with neurodegenerative diseases and describe the beneficial effects of SC-derived EVs on brain plasticity and repair also discussing the advantages of SC-derived EV administration versus SC transplantation in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
期刊介绍:
STEM CELLS, a peer reviewed journal published monthly, provides a forum for prompt publication of original investigative papers and concise reviews. STEM CELLS is read and written by clinical and basic scientists whose expertise encompasses the rapidly expanding fields of stem and progenitor cell biology.
STEM CELLS covers:
Cancer Stem Cells,
Embryonic Stem Cells/Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) Cells,
Regenerative Medicine,
Stem Cell Technology: Epigenetics, Genomics, Proteomics, and Metabonomics,
Tissue-Specific Stem Cells,
Translational and Clinical Research.