Exosomes: The next big thing in anti-aging and chronic disease
Exosome therapy is one of the latest treatments gaining attention from patients, doctors and researchers alike due its significant potential therapeutic effects in regenerative, anti-aging and longevity medicine as well as for the treatment of many chronic diseases. Exosomes have recently been recognized as the main component responsible for the therapeutic action of stem cells via their role in cell to cell communication.
Exosomes are the vehicles used by stem cells to carry and transfer messages between cells in the body. Due to their small size of 40-100 nanometers which is roughly one millionth the size of a human hair, exosomes are able to travel long distances in the body. These extraordinary tiny particles have the ability to promote health and longevity by transmitting regenerative signals that stimulate the repair of old, damaged, and or dysfunctional cells, and reestablish cellular behavior throughout the body.
Exosomes have also been shown to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, modulate the immune system by regulating T cell and B cell function, and improve overall cellular health.
Exosomes are considered acellular, meaning they do not contain cells. They only contain signals from activated stem cells. As such there is no risk for graft-vs-host reactions since there is nothing “foreign” for our immune system to recognize and adversely react to.
Exosome therapy holds great promise in regenerative, anti-aging and longevity medicine as well as for the treatment of many chronic diseases. While clinical trials are clearly necessary and are currently being conducted, exosome therapy is being safely used in our clinic, as well as clinics all over the country and the world.
Therapeutics effects of exosomes include:
Repair and regeneration
Anti-inflammation
Immune modulation
Anti-oxidation
Anti-fibrosis
Mitochondrial protection and support
Energy production; supports synthesis of ATP
Conditions that may be aided by exosomes include:
COVID 19 and Long COVID
Musculoskeletal - joints, discs, muscles, bone, ligaments, tendons and cartilage
Neurodegenerative – Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, etc
Skin – burns, scars, ulcers
Cardiovascular disease
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
Alopecia
Urology - Erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence
Cerebral palsy and Autism
Type II diabetes
Infertility
Aging
For more information on exosome therapy please visit educational website and research archive at Understanding Stem Cells