Exosomes in Medicine: Recent Advances in Drug Delivery, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Gene and Cell Therapy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editor
Interests: exosome-based drug delivery systems; precision medicine; molecular diagnostics; inflammation; bioavailability; lipid metabolism; immunomodulation; neuroprotection; translational pharmacology; personalized medicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Exosomes—nano-sized extracellular vesicles released by cells—have emerged as significant facilitators of intercellular communication, with potential implications in contemporary medicine. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the understanding of exosomes and their utilization in drug delivery, disease diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. Exosomes, due to their inherent biocompatibility, capacity to transport bioactive compounds, and potential for tailored delivery, constitute a revolutionary platform in precision medicine. This Issue solicits original research articles, reviews, and brief communications centered on the extraction, characterization, and engineering of exosomes for clinical and translational purposes. Key study areas of interest encompass exosome-mediated drug- and gene-delivery systems, the function of exosomes as diagnostic biomarkers in oncology and metabolic disorders, and their therapeutic potential in inflammation, neurodegeneration, and immunological regulation. Research that combines exosomes with phytochemicals, nanomaterials, or biomaterials to improve efficacy and specificity is also recommended. This Issue seeks to enhance exosome research by integrating diverse viewpoints and fostering the advancement of innovative solutions for disease management and personalized healthcare.
Prof. Dr. Vetriselvan Subramaniyan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- exosomes
- drug delivery
- diagnostics
- therapeutics
- precision medicine
- biomarkers
- nanomedicine
- inflammation and neurodegeneration
- exosome engineering
- translational research
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