Letter to the Editor
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2024.
World J Diabetes. Nov 15, 2024; 15(11): 2264-2271
Published online Nov 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i11.2264
Table 3 Potential clinical applications and future directions for exosome-based therapies for diabetic neurological complications
Application/direction
Clinical application
Future directions
Ref.
Exosome-based delivery of miR-129-5pTargeted therapy: Exosomes derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells loaded with miR-129-5p can target HMGB1, potentially attenuating neurological impairments in diabetic cerebral hemorrhageExpand research: Investigate the effectiveness of miR-129-5p-loaded exosomes in broader diabetic and nondiabetic neurological conditions and optimize exosome delivery systems for enhanced therapeutic efficacyWang et al[1], 2024
Reduction of inflammation through exosomal cargoAnti-inflammatory effects: Exosomes can deliver anti-inflammatory agents to mitigate neuroinflammation in diabetic cerebral hemorrhageExplore mechanisms: Study the specific exosomal components responsible for reducing inflammation and their impacts on long-term outcomes in diabetic patientsGómez-de Frutos et al[2], 2024
Exosome-mediated neuroprotectionNeuroprotective strategies: Utilizing exosomes to deliver neuroprotective agents can reduce oxidative stress and cell death in diabetic neurological complicationsDevelop neuroprotective formulations: Focus on formulating exosomes with neuroprotective agents and assessing their safety and efficacy in clinical trialsCheng et al[4], 2024
Biomarker discovery and monitoringDiagnostic tool: Exosomal microRNAs can serve as biomarkers for the early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression in diabetic neurological disordersValidate biomarkers: Conduct longitudinal studies to validate exosomal biomarkers and their predictive value for disease outcomesLiao et al[8], 2023
Combination therapiesSynergistic approaches: Combining exosome-based therapies with other treatments, such as hyperglycemia management and lifestyle modifications, can enhance overall therapeutic efficacyIntegrate therapies: Explore synergistic effects of combining exosome-based therapies with traditional and novel treatments in clinical settingsSu et al[7], 2024
Personalized medicineTailored treatments: Personalized exosome-based therapies can be developed on the basis of individual patient profiles and specific disease mechanismsCustomize approaches: Research personalized exosome-based treatments tailored to the genetic and metabolic profiles of diabetic patientsZeinhom et al[9], 2024