Angiogenesis, the complex set of processes by which new blood vessels are produced, becomes less efficient with advancing age. One important consequence is a loss of capillary density, which has a range of detrimental effects on tissue function, particularly in energy-hungry tissues such as the brain and muscle. Regeneration from injury is also dependent on the quality and efficiency of angiogenesis. Researchers here take a narrow focus on the question of angiogenesis relevant to bone tissue maintenance and regeneration, and the use of exosome therapies to improve angiogenesis. To the degree that treatment with exosomes harvested from stem cells can improve angiogenesis throughout the body, this approach to therapy shou…
Exosome Therapy as a Way to Improve Angiogenesis in the Context of Bone Tissue
Angiogenesis, the complex set of processes by which new blood vessels are produced, becomes less efficient with advancing age. One important consequence is a loss of capillary density, which has a range of detrimental effects on tissue function, particularly in energy-hungry tissues such as the brain and muscle. Regeneration from injury is also dependent on the quality and efficiency of angiogenesis. Researchers here take a narrow focus on the question of angiogenesis relevant to bone tissue maintenance and regeneration, and the use of exosome therapies to improve angiogenesis. To the degree that treatment with exosomes harvested from stem cells can improve angiogenesis throughout the body, this approach to therapy shou…