This stealthy biological carrier holds promise for regenerative medicine

By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar

This is a simplified version of how exosomes are formed within a cell. — Photos: Wikimedia Commons

Regenerative medicine is expanding its toolkit beyond stem cells, incorporating exosomes for tissue repair, gene therapy for genetic disorders, and biocompatible materials for scaffolding.

This evolution reflects a promising growth in strategies for restoring damaged tissues and organs.

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