Extracellular vesicles in atherothrombosis and cardiovascular disease : Friends and foes

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Extracellular vesicles (EV, exosomes and microvesicles -MV-) are 30-1000 nm particles surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer membrane that are released from almost all cell types through several pathways. EV encapsulate bioactive molecules, and the molecular cargo is determined by the trigger stimulating its release, reflecting its cell origin and biological functions. This review is primarily focused on the latest evidence of the roles of EV, released from cells involved in the different stages of atherothrombosis. The potential translation of this information to the clinical arena is also discussed. EV can have both pro- and anti-atherothrombotic effects depending on several factors, such as the type of vesicle (MV/exosome), its molecular cargo, its cell of origin, and the context in which are generated, i.e., the stimulus triggering its release. In fact, EV actively participate in every step of atherosclerosis onset and progression, and also in thrombus formation leading to a major adverse cardiovascular event. Moreover, EV have a determinant role in fibrous cap stability, thus determining the propensity of the plaque to rupture. On the other hand, and again, conditioned by the context and stimulus instigating its secretion, some EV may have protective biological functions, perhaps as a compensatory mechanism or even with reparative or regenerative potential. Therefore, the study of the implication of EV in atherothrombosis might be of relevance to unveil new therapeutic targets, vectors and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:330

Enthalten in:

Atherosclerosis - 330(2021) vom: 15. Aug., Seite 61-75

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Giró, Oriol [VerfasserIn]
Jiménez, Amanda [VerfasserIn]
Pané, Adriana [VerfasserIn]
Badimon, Lina [VerfasserIn]
Ortega, Emilio [VerfasserIn]
Chiva-Blanch, Gemma [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular disease
Exosomes
Extracellular vesicles
Journal Article
Microvesicles
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Thrombosis

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Date Completed 16.08.2021

Date Revised 16.08.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.07.002

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM328019925