Unlocking the Secrets of Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes : A Journey into the Cutting-Edge Frontier of Cellular Communication

Singh, Chandrashekhar (EDT)/ Srivastava, Akhileshwar Kumar (EDT)/ Kannan, Anbarasu (EDT)

Academic Press Inc（2026/03発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 400 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780443363900

Full Description

Unlocking the Secrets of Extracellular Vesicles and Exosomes: A Journey into the Cutting-Edge Frontier of Cellular Communication offers a detailed and accessible entry point for those interested in the rapidly evolving field of extracellular vesicle (EV) and exosome research. Beginning with the historical progression of the discipline, the book guides readers through the cellular mechanisms that govern EVs and exosomes, their methods of isolation and characterization, and their diverse functions. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of cellular communication and the promise these particles hold for advancing modern biomedical science.

The book also explores exosomes' roles in health and disease, from cancer and regenerative medicine to neurological and metabolic disorders, emphasizing their potential as biomarkers for diagnostics. It examines state-of-the-art technologies, including AI, machine learning, and nanotechnology, that expand therapeutic applications. The closing sections discuss innovative uses in nutraceuticals and cosmetics, and offer thoughtful insights into future research directions, making it valuable for professionals in cell biology, biotechnology, therapeutics, and biomedicine.

Contents

Section 1: Extracellular vesicles/exosomes as novel sources of cellular communication
1. Historical context and the evolution of exosome research
2. The cellular machinery behind exosome formation
3. Exosomes as messengers: Intercellular communication

Section 2: Extracellular vesicles/exosomes: Methods and protocols
4. Comprehensive approaches to isolation, characterization, and functional assessment of extracellular vesicles

Section 3: Extracellular vesicles/exosomes in health and diseases: Potential applications
5. Exosomes as biomarkers for disease diagnosis
6. The intricate interplay between cancer cells and exosomes
7. Advancements in stem cell therapy facilitated by exosomes
8. Crossing the blood-brain barrier: Exosomes in neurological research
9. Unravelling the role of exosomes in modulating immune responses
10. Exploring the link between exosomes and metabolic diseases
11. Exosomes in aging and longevity

Section 4: Engineering and scaling up extracellular vesicles and exosomes production: Medicine, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and novel applications
12. Cutting-edge technology for extracellular vesicles and exosomes production: Future prospects
13. Novel application of extracellular vesicles and exosomes in nutraceutical and cosmetic production
14. Ethical considerations, challenges, and the road ahead: Exosomes in the next decade