Isolation and enrichment of extracellular vesicles with double-positive membrane protein for subsequent biological studies

Quick Facts

  • Publication title: Isolation and enrichment of extracellular vesicles with double-positive membrane protein for subsequent biological studies
  • Journal: Adv Healthc Mater
  • Year: 2023
  • DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303430
  • PMID/PMCID: 37942845

Research overview

The isolation and enrichment of specific extracellular vesicle (EV) subpopulations are essential in the context of precision medicine. However, the current methods predominantly rely on a single-positive marker and are susceptible to interference from soluble proteins or impurities.

Key findings

The isolation and enrichment of specific extracellular vesicle (EV) subpopulations are essential in the context of precision medicine.

However, the current methods predominantly rely on a single-positive marker and are susceptible to interference from soluble proteins or impurities.

This limitation represents a significant obstacle to the widespread application of EVs in biological research.

Herein, a novel approach that utilizes proximity ligation assay (PLA) and DNA-RNA hybridization are proposed to facilitate the binding of two proteins on the EV membrane in advance enabling the isolation and enrichment of intact EVs with double-positive membrane proteins followed by using functionalized magnetic beads for capture and enzymatic cleavage for isolated EVs release.

Echo Biotech Role

Echo Biotech contributed miRNA profiling/sequencing and bioinformatic analysis.

Related platforms: Exoomics®

Related services and capabilities: EV miRNA Profiling / Sequencing

References

Original publication: Isolation and enrichment of extracellular vesicles with double-positive membrane protein for subsequent biological studies Adv Healthc Mater. 2023. DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202303430. PMID/PMCID: 37942845.