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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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Gupta, A, Kumar, D, Chakraborti, A & Kumar Singh, V 2019, Distinguishing two different mental states of human thought using soft computing approaches. in M Tanveer & RB Pachori (eds), Machine Intelligence and Signal Analysis. Springer Verlag, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 748, pp. 323-333, International conference on Machine Intelligence and Signal Processing, MISP 2017, Indore, India, 22/12/2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0923-6_28
Pedersen, N, Lausdahl, KG, Vidal, ES, Thule, C, Larsen, PG & Madsen, J 2019, Distributed Co-simulation of Embedded Control Software Using INTO-CPS. in M S. Obaidat, T Ören & F De Rango (eds), Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications - 7th International Conference, SIMULTECH 2017, Revised Selected Papers: SIMULTECH 2017, Revised Selected Papers. Springer, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 873, pp. 33-54, 7th International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications , Madrid, Spain, 26/07/2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01470-4_3
Mehta, PL & Prasad, R 2019, 'Distributed Dynamic Backhauling in Aerial Heterogeneous Networks', Wireless Personal Communications, vol. 109, no. 1, pp. 621-643. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-019-06582-w
Andersen, KJA & Sergey, I 2019, Distributed Protocol Combinators. in JJ Alferes & M Johansson (eds), Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages - 21st International Symposium, PADL 2019, Proceedings: 21th International Symposium, PADL 2019, Lisbon, Portugal, January 14-15, 2019, Proceedings. 1 edn, vol. 11372, Springer VS, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 169-186, 21st International Symposium on Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages, Cascais, Portugal, 14/01/2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05998-9_11
Aagaard, J 2019, 'Distributed self-control? Laptops, distraction, and classroom rules charts', International Society for Theoretical Psychology (ISTP), Copenhagen 2019, Copenhagen, Denmark, 19/08/2019 - 23/08/2019.
Ko, EJ, Gim, JS, Hong, S, Jo, H, Kim, JY, Hirose, M, Won, DH, Kim, HW & Joo, GJ 2019, 'Distribution and growth of non-native bryozoan Pectinatella magnifica (Leidy, 1851) in four large rivers in South Korea', Aquatic Invasions, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 384-396. https://doi.org/10.3391/ai.2019.14.2.14
Guo, L, Wang, J, Li, M, Liu, L, Xu, J, Cheng, J, Gang, C, Yu, Q, Chen, J, Peng, C & Luedeling, E 2019, 'Distribution margins as natural laboratories to infer species’ flowering responses to climate warming and implications for frost risk', Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, vol. 268, pp. 299-307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2019.01.038
Šuláková, M, Pazlarová, J, Meyer, RL & Demnerová, K 2019, 'Distribution of extracellular DNA in Listeria monocytogenes biofilm', Czech Journal of Food Sciences, vol. 37, no. 6, pp. 409-416. https://doi.org/10.17221/9/2019-CJFS
Glimelius, I, Englund, A, Rostgaard, K, Smedby, KE, Eloranta, S, Brown, PDN, Johansen, C, Kamper, P, Ljungman, G, Hjalgrim, LL & Hjalgrim, H 2019, 'Distribution of hospital care among pediatric and young adult Hodgkin lymphoma survivors-A population-based cohort study from Sweden and Denmark', Cancer Medicine, vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 4918-4927. https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.2363
Nielsen, MT, Weibel, R, Therkelsen, J & Friis, H 2019, 'Distribution of porosity-preserving microquartz coatings in sandstones, Upper Jurassic Danish Central Graben', Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin, vol. 43, e2019430103. https://doi.org/10.34194/GEUSB-201943-01-03
Alibrandi, U & M. Mosalam, K 2019, Distribution with Independent Components for Uncertainty Quantification and Structural Reliability Analysis. in 13th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering, ICASP13. Seoul National University, ICASP13, Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 26/05/2019. <http://s-space.snu.ac.kr/bitstream/10371/153370/1/173.pdf>
Forslind, S, Blokhuis, H & Riber, AB 2019, 'Disturbance of resting behaviour of broilers under different environmental conditions', 4th Animal Welfare Science Symposium, Uppsala, Sweden, 16/05/2019 - 17/05/2019 pp. 25.
Buus, NH & Simonsen, U 2019, Diuretika. in K Brøsen, U Simonsen & K Dalhoff (eds), Basal og klinisk farmakologi. 6. edn, FADL's Forlag, Roskilde, pp. 337-352.
Hervías-Parejo, S, Heleno, R, Nogales, M, Olesen, JM & Traveset, A 2019, 'Divergence in floral trait preferences between nonflower-specialized birds and insects on the Galápagos', American Journal of Botany, vol. 106, no. 4, pp. 540-546. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.1270
Andreassen, IH, Einarsdottir, S, Lerkkanen, J, Thomsen, R & Wikstrand, F 2019, 'Diverse histories, common ground and a shared future: the education of career guidance and counselling professionals in the Nordic countries', International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 411-436. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-018-09386-9
Christensen, M 2019, 'Diversificering', Finans/Invest, no. 1, pp. 7-12.
Mylonas, C, Papandroulakis, N, Correiro, A, Montero, D, Hernández, CM, Banovic, M, Tacken, G & Robles, R 2019, 'DIVERSIFY - Rearing of greater amberjack', Aquaculture Europe, vol. 44, no. 1, pp. 18-25. <https://www.aquaeas.eu/publications-new/eas-magazine>
Kiiker, R, Skrabule, I, Ronis, A, Cooke, DEL, Hansen, JG, Williams, IH, Mänd, M & Runno-Paurson, E 2019, 'Diversity of populations of Phytophthora infestans in relation to patterns of potato crop management in Latvia and Lithuania', Plant Pathology, vol. 68, no. 6, pp. 1207-1214. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13030
Szafranski, SP, Kilian, M, Yang, I, Wieden, GBD, Winkel, A, Hegermann, J & Stiesch, M 2019, 'Diversity patterns of bacteriophages infecting Aggregatibacter and Haemophilus species across clades and niches', ISME Journal, vol. 13, no. 10, pp. 2500-2522. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41396-019-0450-8
Kunst, JR, Thomsen, L & Dovidio, JF 2019, 'Divided Loyalties: Perceptions of Disloyalty Underpin Bias Toward Dually-Identified Minority-Group Members', Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 117, no. 4, pp. 807-838. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000168
Gould, J, Valdez, JW, Clulow, J & Clulow, S 2019, 'Diving beetle offspring oviposited in amphibian spawn prey on the tadpoles upon hatching', Entomological Science, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 393-397. https://doi.org/10.1111/ens.12381
Andersen, LW 2019, 'DNA analyse af formodede odderekskrementer og blodprøver fra udsatte oddere i Vestsjælland', 10 p., Notat fra DCE - Nationalt Center for Miljø og Energi (2011-2019).
Ferrara, V, Ottaviani, A, Cavaleri, F, Arrabito, G, Cancemi, P, Ho, YP, Knudsen, BR, Hede, MS, Pellerito, C, Desideri, A, Feo, S, Marletta, G & Pignataro, B 2019, DNA-based biosensor on flexible nylon substrate by dip-pen lithography for topoisomerase detection. in B Andò, F Baldini, P Siciliano, M Rossi, L Scalise, C Di Natale, V Ferrari, V Militello, G Miolo, V Marletta & G Marrazza (eds), Sensors. Springer, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol. 539, pp. 309-316, 4th National Conference on Sensors, 2018, Catania, Italy, 21/02/2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04324-7_39
Zinger, L, Bonin, A, Alsos, IG, Bálint, M, Bik, H, Boyer, F, Chariton, AA, Creer, S, Coissac, E, Deagle, BE, De Barba, M, Dickie, IA, Dumbrell, AJ, Ficetola, GF, Fierer, N, Fumagalli, L, Gilbert, MTP, Jarman, S, Jumpponen, A, Kauserud, H, Orlando, L, Pansu, J, Pawlowski, J, Tedersoo, L, Thomsen, PF, Willerslev, E & Taberlet, P 2019, 'DNA metabarcoding—Need for robust experimental designs to draw sound ecological conclusions', Molecular Ecology, vol. 28, no. 8, pp. 1857-1862. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.15060
Larsen, JL & Schepelern Johansen, K 2019, Dobbeltdiagnose - en ubekvem betegnelse i det tværsektorielle arbejde? in B Bjerge & E Houborg (eds), Rusmiddelbrugere i krydsfeltet mellem sektorer og fagligheder. Aarhus Universitetsforlag, Aarhus, Samfund og Rusmidler, no. 6, pp. 137-157.
Grunert, KG 2019, Do consumers care about micronutrients? a perspective on the possible role of vitamin e in the dietary choices of consumers. in P Weber, M Birringer, JB Blumberg, M Eggersdorfer & J Frank (eds), Vitamin e in human health. Humana Press, Cham, pp. 435-444. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05315-4_30
Møller, JE & Henriksen, JN 2019, 'Doctors’ perspectives on mandatory communication skills courses during residency', International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH), San Diego, United States, 27/10/2019 - 30/10/2019.