The discovery of exosomes
In the 1980s, small bubbles or vesicles were discovered that are released by cells.
These vesicles are very, very small, about the size of a virus, much smaller than bacteria. At first they were thought to be cellular debris, as if they were some kind of garbage, and not given much attention. But in recent years they have shown great potential in cancer research, in the development of stem cell therapies and even in new drug delivery systems.
These vesicles are very, very small, about the size of a virus, much smaller than bacteria. At first they were thought to be cellular debris, as if they were some kind of garbage, and not given much attention. But in recent years they have shown great potential in cancer research, in the development of stem cell therapies and even in new drug delivery systems.
It consists of an outer layer of protein material and an inner material that can be RNA, some type of genetic material, or various types of substances.
Exosomes: what they are, how they work and why they are the new hope in skin care. Experts reveal what is behind this technology and the benefits it offers, a benchmark in the world of aesthetic treatments.
Have you ever heard of exosomes in skin care products?
The new promise of the beauty universe goes far beyond the simple result of a temporary radiance. These tiny biological messengers are changing the rules of the game in aesthetics and regenerative medicine, making a name for themselves in treatments for rejuvenation, cell regeneration and even hair growth.
EXOSOME: Was sind Exosomen und wie werden sie in der Dermatologie verwendet?
EXOSOMES are nanometric intracellular vesicles secreted by various cells (animal or plant) and represent an important tool for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Exosomes have the extraordinary ability to interact with receptor cells and are considered to be transporters of cellular metabolic products. Extracellular vesicles consisting of cell membranes such as exosomes can bind to target cells via a variety of surface adhesion proteins and deliver their “cargo”, i.e. therapeutic agents, to the cells.
Several studies indicate that extracellular vesicles such as exosomes, due to their properties and origin, exhibit a specific cellular tropism (directed movement) that can be used to specifically target diseased tissues and/or organs.
For this reason, more and more researchers are investigating this natural mechanism and using exosomes for the delivery of small molecule therapeutic products, nucleic acids and proteins.
One of the research areas on exosomes is hair treatment.
A study conducted in Korea has shown that exosomes can:
Stimulates hair follicle proliferation: Increased hair growth
Accelerate the transition from the telogen phase to the anagen phase: from the resting phase of the hair to the growth phase of the hair Protect the cells of the hair follicle from reactive oxygen species: control oxidative damage Hormones such as androgens: prevent hair loss due to the action of male hormones (androgenetic alopecia) No side effects occurred in the patients in this study Preclinical research, including in vitro and in vivo studies, suggests that exosome therapy can stimulate hair growth. Acting as “cellular personal trainers,” they make your cells work more efficiently. In regenerative medicine, they are valued for their ability to repair damaged tissue and promote cell regeneration. Imagine using them to treat cardiac and neurodegenerative diseases. And in cosmetics, they act as messengers that improve skin elasticity, moisture and tone, offering a gentler alternative to invasive treatments in a world where everyone is looking for the miracle of youth.
At Natur-ela we work with exosomes in combination with mesotherapy to achieve excellent results in the fight against hair loss, premature aging, acne, skin blemishes, etc.
