Exosomes

Exosomes are small membrane vesicles of endocytic origin secreted by most cell types in vitro. Cells continuously secrete a large number of microvesicles, exosomes and small molecules into the extracellular space. Exosomes have been shown to contain mRNA and miRNA and they are able to mediate communication between cells, by transport of RNA and proteins which can be functionalized in the recipient cell. The ability to transport bioactive cargoes, gives exosomes innate therapeutic potential as a natural drug carrier. Efficient techniques for loading drugs into exosomes to utilize the natural carrier capabilities of these vesicles remains to be elucidated.

Applications of Exosomes

The presence exosomes in blood, saliva, and urine paves the way for the possible application of exosomes as a diagnostic marker for diseases. Many diseases are difficult to detect by the methods and equipment available today and there is a growing demand for development of new non‐invasive methods to detect diseases in early stages. The use of exosomes as markers of disease is being investigated to cement their potential as a non-invasive diagnostic tool for early detection of many diseases, in particular cancers. This, however, relies on thorough characterisation of exosomes in both healthy and diseased states

An important factor to understanding the roles of exosomes is knowledge of their biodistribution. Currently, the number of publications describing the biodistribution of exosomes is limited. The main reason being the lack of a robust fluorescent label that can be visualised in vivo. Mapping the specific cell type derived exosomes can increase our knowledge on the roles of exosomes in the organism, as well as help to identify natural targeting systems.

Isolation, Characterisation and Fluorescent Labelling

The most common isolation protocol uses a differential centrifugation to fractionate cells, microvesicles, and exosomes, which are pelleted by ultracentrifugation. After vesicles are secreted from cells into the extracellular environment, it difficult to separate the different subpopulations of vesicles to obtain a pure sample. We have developed methods to optimise isolation and thorough characterisation procedures to obtain pure and well-characterised exosomes. Furthermore, we have developed a simple method for labelling of exosomes with a robust fluorescent label that can be visualised in vivo, allowing investigation of the biodistribution of different cell derived exosomes.

Collaborators:

Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark

Dan Peer, Department of Cell Research & Immunology, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Moein Moghimi, school of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health, Durham University, UK

Recent Publications

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Esteves, SC 2026, 'The WHO 2025 Guideline for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility: A Comprehensive Review with Focus on Male Reproductive Health', International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of Urology, vol. 52, no. 3. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2026.0121

Cort, PS 2026, 'The wicked problem of making VET attractive: dilemmas in Danish VET policy.', Journal of Vocational Education and Training, vol. 78, no. 1, pp. 201-218. https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2025.2507584

Nygaard, PS 2026, 'The Women’s Hall of Residence in Aarhus University Park, Denmark 1950–1960: An everyday and intellectual space for female professionals in the field of home economics', Matter: Journal of New Materialist Research, vol. 11, pp. 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1344/jnmr.v11i.47456

Beckmann, SB, Rudolphi, CF, Silva, PHI, Fenton, RA & Hoorn, EJ 2026, 'Thiazide-induced hyponatremia', Best Practice and Research: Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol. 40, no. 1, 102063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beem.2025.102063

Reinhard, M , Derai, A , Buus, NH , Poulsen, PL , Bendixen, M , Juhl-Olsen, P & Christensen, KL 2026, 'Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy in Treatment-Resistant Essential Hypertension: A Novel Approach to Reduce Sympathetic Activity and Blood Pressure', High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40292-026-00792-7

Atzbach, R & Atzbach, K 2026, 'Thorups kælder: Cisterciensernes spisesal', Middelalderarkæologisk Nyhedsbrev, vol. 2026, no. 117, pp. 16-23.

Zhou, Y, Chen, YQ, Zhang, S, Ata-Ul-Karim, ST , Cammarano, D, Zhou, H, Zhang, H, Zhu, R, Zhang, Q, Guo, Y, Chen, Q & Ma, Y 2026, 'Three-dimensional reconstruction and light interception quantification of maize/soybean system based on UAV cross-surround photography', Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.

Mølhave, M, Madsen, M, Degnbol, LM, Christensen, ALB & Ovesen, T 2026, 'Three-dimensional scan versus conventional mould of outer ear in fabricating earmolds for hearing aids: a randomized controlled trial', International Journal of Audiology. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2026.2630118

Wildermuth, N & Arregui Olivera, C 2026, 'Three intergenerational conversations: Postcolonial critique, data colonialism, and methodological diversity in global media studies', MedieKultur: Journal of media and communication research, vol. 42, no. 80, pp. 75.

Iveson, T, Saunders, MP, Kelly, C, Kerr, RS, Cassidy, J, Hollander, NH, Tabernero, J, Haydon, A, Glimelius, B, Harkin, A, Allan, K, McQueen, J, Pearson, S, Boyd, KA, Briggs, AH, Waterston, A, Medley, L, Ellis, R, Dhadda, AS, Harrison, M, Falk, S, Rees, C, Olesen, RK, Propper, D, Bridgewater, J, Azzabi, A, Cunningham, D, Hickish, T, Gollins, S, Wasan, HS, Church, D & Domingo, E 2026, 'Three Versus 6 Months of Adjuvant Oxaliplatin-Fluoropyrimidine Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: Final Results of SCOT-An International, Randomized, Phase III, Noninferiority Trial', Journal of Clinical Oncology, vol. 44, no. 7, pp. 534-539. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO-25-00621

Kjærulff, MLG , Luong, TV , Munk, OL , Tolbod, LP, Cunnane, SC, Nielsen, EN , Berg-Hansen, K , Wiggers, H , Søndergaard, E , Møller, N & Gormsen, LC 2026, 'Three-week alternate day fasting improves myocardial flow reserve and reduces oxygen use in individuals with overweight', Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol. 111, no. 3, dgaf484, pp. 744-756. https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgaf484

Skarphedinsson, G, Weidle, B, Torp, NC, Højgaard, DRMA , Jensen, S, Melin, K, Hybel, KA , Thomsen, PH , Nissen, JB & Ivarsson, T 2026, 'Three-Year Follow-Up of children and adolescents with OCD Who Did Not Respond to Initial Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Outcomes of Continued CBT vs. Sertraline', European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-026-03009-3

Nielsen, FK , Jurik, AG , Lindgren, L & Egund, N 2026, 'Tibiofemoral joint space width in semiflexed standing position: no difference by weightbearing on one or two knees by manual and computerized measurements', Acta Radiologica , vol. 67, no. 2, pp. 142-150. https://doi.org/10.1177/02841851251394540

Meinert, L & Juhl, LR 2026, 'Tidens sting: Craft, deltagelse og museet som samtidsdiagnostisk rum ', Nordisk Museologi/The Journal Nordic Museology .

Larsen, SN 2026, 'Til eksamen i karakterdannelse? Anmeldelse af Jonas Norgaard Mortensen (red.): "Karakterdannelse. Højnelse til humanitet". Forlaget Klim. Indledning og bidrag ved Svend Brinkmann. (Anm. i Bøger)', Information, pp. 9.

Muff, E , Thodsen, H & Tornbjerg, H 2026, Tilførsel af vand og næringsstoffer til Thisted Bredning: Leverance til Kystvandråd Thisted Bredning. Teknisk rapport fra DCE - Nationalt Center for Miljø og Energi, no. 375, vol. 2026, Aarhus University, DCE - Danish Centre for Environment and Energy.

Henriksen, BIF , Jensen, MB & Christensen, JW 2026, Tilskudsfodring af store græssere i helårsafgræsning: praktiske kriterier og betydning for dyrenes adfærd og velfærd. Rådgivningsrapport fra DCA - Nationalt Center for Fødevarer og Jordbrug, DCA - Nationalt Center for Fødevarer og Jordbrug.

Lopez-Yepez, JS , Barta, A , Martin, J , Moltesen, M , Woo, TF, Hulme, O, Demir, E & Kvitsiani, D 2026, 'Time-dependent deployment of medial prefrontal cortical representations in male mice', Nature Communications, vol. 17, no. 1, 1473. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-68215-0

Sørensen, MP , Lambert, M , Ravn, T & Vostal, F 2026, 'Time, Quality, and Integrity: Temporal Autonomy as a Missing Link in Research Assessment Reform', Science and Engineering Ethics, vol. 32, no. 16. <https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11948-026-00588-x>

Moeller, K, Jakobsen, H, Engesmo, A, Karlson, B & Carstensen, J 2026, 'Time series analysis of the toxic dinoflagellate Alexandrium pseudogonyaulax across Northern European waters', Harmful Algae, vol. 153, 103060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2026.103060

Brodersen, ME 2026, 'Time, Signs, and Symbols: Toward a Schutzian Phenomenology of Education ', Studies in Philosophy and Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11217-026-10066-3

Larsen, KG & Simkin, M 2026, Time/Space Tradeoffs for Generic Attacks on Delay Functions. in B Applebaum & H Lin (eds), Theory of Cryptography: 23rd International Conference, TCC 2025, Aarhus, Denmark, December 1–5, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV. Springer, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, no. 16271, pp. 451-477, 23rd Theory of Cryptography Conference, TCC 2025, Aarhus, Denmark, 01/12/2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12290-2_15

Eiskjaer, H , Andersen, MJ & Clemmensen, TS 2026, 'Time to let go of the biopsy? A new era in cardiac rejection monitoring?', JHLT Open, vol. 11, 100478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlto.2025.100478

Gong, JY, Morton, JI, Chen, L, Sacre, JW, Carstensen, B, Gregg, EW, Pavkov, ME, Arffman, M, Booth, GL, Ter Braake, JG, Chu, LM, Fleetwood, K, Fosse-Edorh, S, Garbuviene, M, Guion, M, Ha, KH, Kaul, P, Ke, C, Keskimäki, I, Kim, DJ, Laurberg, T, Salim, A, Støvring, H, Vos, RC, Wild, SH, Fourlanos, S, Shaw, JE & Magliano, DJ 2026, 'Time trends in mortality from heart failure and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in people with and without diabetes: a multi-national population-based study', The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 20-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(25)00265-7

Plana-Ripoll, O, Nordentoft, M, Lousdal, ML , Tarp, MEK & Momen, NC 2026, 'Time Trends in the Mortality Gap for Individuals With Mental Disorders in Denmark: A Population-Based Cohort Study Over 2010-2023', Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, vol. 153, no. 3, pp. 179-190. https://doi.org/10.1111/acps.70056

Lauridsen, EL 2026, 'Tipping the scales. Exploring the immunomodulating roles of STING and IFN-λ in cancer', PhD, Aarhus University.

Winter, RM, van Beest, FM , Schmidt, NM & Hansson, SV 2026, 'Tissue-Specific Trace Element Distribution in Wild Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) from Dovrefjell, Norway', Biological Trace Element Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-025-04940-3

Gurzęda, B, Boulanger, N, Li, G, Jørgensen, MRV, Kantor, I, Baburin, I, Petre, M, Enachescu, M & Talyzin, AV 2026, 'Titanium Carbide MXene Synthesis by Etching of Titanium Aluminum Carbide in Acetic Acid Solution', Small. https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202514731

Karlsson, A 2026, 'Title: Practising care elsewhere: Men, chronic illness, and technologies of care'.

Bennedsen, M , Christensen, K & Christensen, PK 2026, 'To be or not to be: Roughness or long memory in volatility?', Journal of Econometrics, vol. 254, 106193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeconom.2026.106193

Balezina, M 2026, 'To each their Sport: Support for Trans Inclusion and Fair Play Concerns', Sexuality Research and Social Policy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-026-01280-2

Carleo, I, Castro-González, A, Pallé, E, Murgas, F, Nowak, G, Lacedelli, G, Masseron, T, Wong, EW, Eggenberger, P, Bourrier, V, Jankowski, D, Goździewski, K, Alves, DR, Jenkins, JS, Messina, S, Stassun, KG, Vines, JI, Brogi, M, Ciardi, DR, Clark, CA, Cochran, W, Collins, KA, Deeg, HJ, Furlan, E, Gandolfi, D, Geraldía González, S, Hatzes, AP, Hellier, C, Howell, SB, Korth, J, Lillo-Box, J, Livingston, JH, Orell-Miquel, J, Persson, CM, Redfield, S, Safonov, B, Baker, D, Delfin Barrena Delgado, R, Bieryla, A, Boyle, A, Bosch-Cabot, P, Casasayas Barris, N, Chairetas, S, De Leon, JP, Fukuda, I, Fukui, A, Guerra, P, Ikuta, K, Kawauchi, K, Knudstrup, E, Libotte, F, Lund, MB, Luque, R, Guerrero De Escalante, ELM, Massey, B, Michaels, EJ, Morello, G, Narita, N, Parvianien, H, Schwarz, RP, Shporer, A, Stangret, M, Watanabe, N & Watkins, CN 2026, 'TOI-3862 b: A dense super-Neptune deep in the hot Neptune desert', Astronomy and Astrophysics, vol. 707, A4. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202557186

Fuchs, B 2026, Tolerance of different crops to the herbicide clopyralid and elaboration of the background for a proposed limit value of 1 μg/kg in growing media. Advisory report from DCA – National Center for Food and Agriculture, DCA - Nationalt Center for Fødevarer og Jordbrug.

Jakobsen, AMSØ & Kadenic, MD 2026, 'Too Little Fit, Too Much Demand: A Task–Technology Perspective on Sustainability in Engineering Management', IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 73, no. 1, pp. 987-1008. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2025.3646967

Laursen, AN 2026, 'Tørvemosedommen – om sondringen mellem indtægterne og indtægtsgrundlaget', Taxo.

Kristensen, TM 2026, Tourism, Pilgrimage, Sightseeing. in J Bremmer, J Rüpke & G Petridou (eds), Religion in Context: Graeco-Roman Religious Practices in Their Socio-Cultural Milieu. Brill, Leiden.

Louw, ME 2026, Tøven. in J Lykkegaard & C Pallesen (eds), Stemninger: Antropologiske undersøgelser af atmosfærer. Aarhus Universitetsforlag, Aarhus .

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Radgoudarzi, M 2026, 'Toward a Non-Discriminatory Approach to Determining the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility for Iranian Girls: Ayatollah Mousavi Bojnourdi’s Reinterpretation of Penal Majority in Shi’a Islam', Hawwa Journal of Women of the Middle East and the Islamic World.

Koskinen, I, Dixon, B, Krogh, PG & Mäkelä, M 2026, Toward Constructive Design Philosophy? in F Secomandi & P-P Verbeek (eds), Design Philosophy after the Technology Turn. Bloomsbury Academic, London, pp. 23-39. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350494480

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