reviewMolecular CancerJun 7, 2025GOLD OA

Exosomes in cancer nanomedicine: biotechnological advancements and innovations

JJJacky J. J. LiuDLDuanrui LiuSKSally K. Y. ToASAlice S.T. Wong

University of Hong Kong · Shandong Provincial Hospital · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

​​Exosomes, as natural intercellular messengers, are gaining prominence as delivery vehicles in nanomedicine, offering a superior alternative to conventional synthetic nanoparticles for cancer therapeutics. Unlike lipid, polymer, or metallic nanoparticles, which often face challenges related to immunogenicity, targeting precision, and off-tumor toxicity, exosomes can effectively encapsulate a diverse range of therapeutic agents while exhibiting low toxicity, favorable pharmacokinetics, and organotropic properties. This review examines recent advancements in exosome bioengineering over the past decade. Innovations such as microfluidics-based platforms, nanoporation, fusogenic hybrids, and genetic engineering…

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Keywords
  • Microvesicles
  • Nanomedicine
  • Biology
  • Cancer
  • Computational biology
  • microRNA
  • Cancer research
  • Bioinformatics
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