Biomedical Applications of Extracellular Vesicles: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Zhenhua Li

Book Description: Biomedical Applications of Extracellular Vesicles is a unique resource focusing on the biomedical applications and clinical translation of extracellular vesicles in science and medicine. It provides a detailed understanding of the biogenesis of extracellular vesicles (EVs), the mechanism of intercellular communication, and the treatment of various diseases using EVs and EV-based drug delivery platforms.

Key Topics Covered:

• Biogenesis of various EVs
• Instrumental and methodological developments for analytical strategies applied to EVs
• EVs in the treatment of major diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases
• Current methods of engineering EVs and their advantages and disadvantages
• Biomaterials, such as hydrogels, scaffolds, and microneedles, developed to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of EVs
• Key challenges, such as quality control, scalability, and biosafety, that limit the clinical and industrial translation of EVs

Why This Book Matters: Biomedical Applications of Extracellular Vesicles explains in detail how extracellular vesicles are produced and engineered, along with potential applications and commercial developments of EVs in science and industry. It is an essential resource for chemists, cell biologists, and molecular physicists.

Publication Details:

Publication Date: November 28, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9783527352128, 9783527842131