Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarkers for Human Disease

Dear Colleagues,

The role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as potential biomarkers for human disease has emerged as a critical area of research. These small, membrane-bound vesicles are released by various cell types and carry a cargo of proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Understanding the diverse functions and contents of EVs holds promise for diagnostic and prognostic applications in the context of different diseases, including metabolic, vascular, neurological diseases, and cancers.

This Special Issue aims to explore the identification and characterization of distinct EV subtypes relevant to specific human diseases. Topics to be covered include innovative methods for isolating and analyzing EVs from diverse biological samples, as well as the development of novel diagnostic strategies utilizing EVs as disease biomarkers. Furthermore, submissions on the impact of aging on EV-mediated signaling and advancements in EV-based therapies will be welcomed.

We invite researchers to submit their original work on EV biology, isolation techniques, and clinical applications to shed light on the potential of extracellular vesicles as transformative tools for disease diagnosis and monitoring.

Dr. Riccardo Di Santo
Guest Editor

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• extracellular vesicles
• exosomes
• biomarkers
• human diseases
• diagnostic applications
• prognostic indicators
• EV subtypes
• isolation techniques