The Potential Application of Exosomes as Therapeutic Agents, Carriers, and Biomarkers in Skin Diseases

    October 2025 in “ International Journal of Nanomedicine ”
    Wenjing Li, Haiyan Li, Liangliang Fan … Jiawen Wang
    Studysummary This review explores the potential for using exosomes in treating autoimmune skin diseases and promoting skin regeneration, highlighting current applications, delivery methods, and ongoing clinical trials while also identifying challenges and future research directions within dermatology.
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