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Publication Name World Journal of Stem Cells
Manuscript ID 115363
Country China
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ISSN 1948-0210 (online)
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Category Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuscript Type Basic Study
Article Title Exosomes of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells loaded with globular adiponectin improve islet function for type 2 diabetes
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List An-Ran Wang, Yu-Yang Zhang, Yi-Jun Liu, Li-Nan Ren, Qi-Hui Yan, Kai-Fang Wang and Yan Wang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Funding Agency Grant Number
Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province 20210302123241
Corresponding Author Yan Wang, Department of Endocrinology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, No. 85 Jiefang South Road, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi Province, China. wysdyy@126.com
Key Words Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells; Exosomes; Type 2 diabetes mellitus; Insulin sensitivity; Islet function
Core Tip Researchers have developed a promising new approach to treat type 2 diabetes using exosomes (Exos) derived from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells loaded with globular adiponectin (gAd) - referred to as gAd-Exo. The combination of gAd and Exo produced a significant synergistic effect. In a diabetic rat model, gAd-Exo significantly lowered blood glucose, reduced pancreatic islet cell death, and improved insulin sensitivity. It also helped restore the structure and function of pancreatic islets. Mechanistically, gAd-Exo activated key metabolic pathway - AMP-activated protein kinase/acetyl-CoA carboxylase - which are crucial for energy metabolism and cell survival. This study highlights the potential of Exo-mediated delivery to enhance the efficacy of therapeutic molecules like gAd, offering a targeted and sustained treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes.
Publish Date 2026-03-25 08:45
Citation

Wang AR, Zhang YY, Liu YJ, Ren LN, Yan QH, Wang KF, Wang Y. Exosomes of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells loaded with globular adiponectin improve islet function for type 2 diabetes. World J Stem Cells 2026; 18(3): 115363

URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-0210/full/v18/i3/115363.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v18.i3.115363
Full Article (PDF) WJSC-18-115363-with-cover.pdf
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Answering Reviewers 115363-answering-reviewers.pdf
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Biostatistics Review Certificate 115363-biostatistics-statement.pdf
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 115363-conflict-of-interest-statement.pdf
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Approval Form or Document 115363-institutional-animal-care-and-use-committee-statement.pdf
Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 115363-non-native-speakers.pdf
Supplementary Material 115363-supplementary-material.pdf
Peer-review Report 115363-peer-reviews.pdf
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