摘要
Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that contain a potpourri of nucleic acids,including microRNAs(miRNAs).Importantly,exosomes and these miRNAs are actively secreted from multiple cell populations and play a critical role in intercellular communication.The exosomal miRNA profile reflects the cellular pathophysiological status and modulates multiple biological processes.Accumulating evidence indicates that exosomes and miRNAs are biomarkers for disease diagnosis and may have therapeutic targets.Research studies on exosomal miRNAs have brought new insights into understanding autoimmune diseases.This article summarizes the detection methodologies and updates the potential applications of exosomal miRNAs in autoimmune diseases.
