Exosomes are nanosized vesicles released from every cell in the body including those in the
respiratory tract and lungs. They are found in most body fluids and contain a number of …

Exosomes are a type of extracellular vesicles belonging to endocytic origin. These vesicles
carry different biological cargo that play numerous physiological roles and is also indicative …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are
chronic, progressive lung ailments that are characterized by distinct pathologies. Early …

Abstract Background Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a degenerative interstitial lung
disease with both a poor prognosis and quality of life once the diagnosis is made. In the last …

Alterations in the accumulation and composition of the extracellular matrix are part of the
normal tissue repair process. During fibrosis, this process becomes dysregulated and …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health issue worldwide. In order to contain TB infections,
improved vaccines as well as accurate and reliable diagnostic tools are desirable …

Background: MicroRNAs (miRNA) and other components contained in extracellular vesicles
may reflect the presence of a disease. Lung tissue, sputum, and sera of individuals with …

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic, progressive, irreversible and life‑threatening lung
disease. However, the pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms of this condition remain …

Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are chronic irreversible pulmonary conditions with significant
morbidity and mortality. Diagnostic approaches to ILDs are complex and multifactorial …

Abstract Purpose of Review An overview of the role of extracellular RNAs (exRNA) in the
regulation of homeostasis, disease progression, and regeneration is provided herein …