Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2021, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (29): 4697-4702.doi: 10.12307/2021.171

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Advances in exosome miRNAs in bone reconstruction and bone metabolic diseases

Li Zhao, Cai Yuqiang   

  1. Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • Received:2020-11-19 Revised:2020-11-27 Accepted:2020-12-31 Online:2021-10-18 Published:2021-07-22
  • Contact: Cai Yuqiang, Master, Chief physician, Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • About author:Li Zhao, Master candidate, Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China
  • Supported by:
    the Social Development Project of Guizhou Province, No. (2015)3036 (to CYQ)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Exosomes are the carrier of intercellular information sent by biomolecules in bone reconstruction microenvironment. Exosomes play an important role in bone reconstruction and bone metabolism under physiological and pathological conditions.
OBJECTIVE: To briefly review the main physical properties of bone-derived exosome miRNAs, and to analyze its key role and application potential in bone reconstruction and bone metabolism.
METHODS: A computer-based online search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Medline databases was performed to retrieve studies regarding bone-derived exosomes involved in bone reconstruction and bone metabolism published between January 2007 and January 2020 with the search terms of “bone-derived exosomes miRNA, bone reconstruction, bone metabolism.” Finally, 60 articles were included for further analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Bone-derived exosomes are a class of nanoscale extracellular vesicles containing a variety of bioactive molecules such as proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Accumulating evidence suggests that bone-derived exosome miRNAs play a regulatory role in bone metabolism through gene expression regulation, intercellular communication, and material transport. Exosomes cannot only be used as a potential biomarker for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases, but also play a beneficial role in targeted therapy.


Key words: exosome, miRNA, bone remodeling, bone metabolism, cell communication, review

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