About this Research Topic
Over the past decades, the field of exosome research has developed rapidly, and the use of exosomes as the diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic, and drug delivery tools in the field of disease and treatment has well been demonstrated and continues to be a subject of intense study. However, the current understanding of exosomes is incomplete. Considering the critical roles and promising potential of exosomes, especially in the field of metabolic disorder, this research topic will focus on exosomes and their applications, including, but not limited to, their origin, composition, biogenesis and release, transfer and delivery, physiological and pathological functions, applications, and methods for exosome isolation, analysis, storage. We welcome reviews, original articles, and short communications focused but not limited to the following themes:
• Content and composition of exosomes, including their origin, biogenesis, secretion, transfer, and delivery in metabolic diseases (eg. Type I and Type II diabetes);
• Roles of exosomes in physiological condition related to host metabolism;
• Novel exosome biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of diabetic disorders;
• Potential exosome-targeted therapy for metabolic disorders;
Keywords: Exosomes, Physiological and pathological functions, diagnosis, prognosis, Targeted therapy
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