Extracellular Vesicles From IFN-γ-Primed Mesenchymal Stem Cells Repress Atopic Dermatitis In Mice
December 2022
in “
Journal of Nanobiotechnology
”
TLDR Stem cell vesicles reduced eczema symptoms in mice safely.
The study demonstrated that extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from IFN-γ-primed mesenchymal stem cells effectively repressed atopic dermatitis (AD) in mice. These EVs reduced inflammation, itching, and improved skin barrier function by inhibiting Th2 cytokine receptors and their signaling pathways. The treatment decreased immune cell proliferation and proinflammatory cytokines, suggesting a promising cell-free therapeutic strategy for AD with fewer side effects. The study involved 5 mice per group and showed no adverse effects on cell viability, indicating the safety and efficacy of this approach.