Proteomic Validation of MEG-01-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Representative Models for Megakaryocyte- and Platelet-Derived Extracellular Vesicles.

ABSTRACT: Platelets and their extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as promising liquid biopsy biosources for cancer detection and monitoring. The megakaryoblastic MEG-01 cell line offers a controlled system for generating platelet-like particles (PLPs) and EVs through valproic-acid-induced differentiation. Here, we performed comprehensive characterization and proteomic validation of MEG-01-derived populations, native human platelets, and their EVs using nanoparticle tracking analysis, transmission electron microscopy, imaging flow cytometry and quantitative proteomics. MEG-01 megakaryocytic differentiation is characterized by polylobulated nuclei, proplatelet formation, and elevated CD41/CD42a expression. PLPs predominantly exhibit an activated-like phenotype (CD62P+, degranulated morphology),

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Manas JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12730508 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature