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Hereditas(Beijing) ›› 2025, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (11): 1197-1213.doi: 10.16288/j.yczz.24-372

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Progress on extracellular vesicles in the nervous system

Jiaqiang Chen1,2(), Mei Ding1,2()   

  1. 1. Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
    2. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
  • Received:2025-04-12 Revised:2025-06-20 Online:2025-07-07 Published:2025-07-07
  • Contact: Mei Ding E-mail:jiaqiang.chen@genetics.ac.cn;mding@genetics.ac.cn
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(31921002)

Abstract:

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-bound particles released by cells into the extracellular microenvironment. In the nervous system, EVs serve as critical mediators of biomolecule trafficking and intercellular communication. These vesicles are deeply involved in orchestrating physiological homeostasis and pathological cascades, while demonstrating significant potential for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. In this review, we systematically summarize the functional heterogeneity and research advances in neuron- and glial cell-derived EVs, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for understanding the diverse roles of EVs in the nervous system.

Key words: extracellular vesicles, neuron, glial cell