Exosomes are small vesicles ranging from 30-100nm in size that are found in nearly all eukaryotic fluids and facilitate a range of important cellular functions. They transfer DNA, RNA, and proteins to other cells, thereby altering the function of the targeted cells. In recent years, exosomes have gained attention as a strategy for accessing the therapeutic effects of cells without the risks and difficulties of administering the cells to patients.

With at least 26,805 scientific articles published about exosomes and 301 clinical trials underway, these small vesicles have intriguing potential to be used within a range of therapeutic applications. The term “exosomes” has become an increasingly common Search Term on Google over the past 10 years, as shown in the graph below: [Read more…]

A cosmeceutical is defined as a product that is marketed as a cosmetic but has the capacity to exert pharmaceutical effects. In recent years, exosomes have been utilized within the global cosmetics industry to manufacture and market skincare products that use the power of these small extracellular vesicles to enhance a broad range of traits, including but not limited to skin health and rejuvenation, scar improvement, hair regrowth, anti-aging effects, and beyond. Exosomes can provide bioactive substances such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids to the target cells to alter gene expression and cellular function. Importantly, exosomes can also induce collagen formation, enhance tissue regeneration, and exert anti-inflammatory properties. [Read more…]