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Inner ear exosomes and their potential use as biomarkers

ABSTRACT: Exosomes are nanovesicles involved in intercellular communications. They are released by a variety of cell types; however, their presence in the inner ear has not been described in the literature. The aims of this study were to determine if exosomes are present in the inner ear and, if present, characterize the changes in their protein content in response to ototoxic stress. In this laboratory investigation, inner ear explants of 5-day-old Wistar rats were cultured and treated with either cisplatin or gengentamicin. Exosomes were isolated using ExoQuick, serial centrifugation, and mini-column methods. Confirmation and characterization of exosomes was carried out using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), ZetaView, BCA protein analysis, and proteomics. Vesicles with a typical size distribution for exosomes were observed using TEM and ZetaView. Proteomic analysis detected typical exosome markers and markers for the organ of Corti. There was a statistically significant reduction in the exosome protein level and number of particles per cubic centimeter when the samples were exposed to ototoxic stress. Proteomic analysis also detected clear differences in protein expression when ototoxic medications were introduced. This is the first report describing exosomes derived from the inner ear. Because these exosomes varied in number and protein composition when the inner ear was exposed to ototoxic stress, the exciting possibility exists that they might be used as biomarkers to monitor inner ear function.

INSTRUMENT(S): LTQ Orbitrap

ORGANISM(S): Rattus Norvegicus (rat)

TISSUE(S): Keratinocyte, Skin

DISEASE(S): Disease Free

SUBMITTER: Alexander Schmidt

LAB HEAD: Alexander Schmidt

PROVIDER: PXD009483 | Pride | 2018-07-04

REPOSITORIES: Pride

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Inner ear exosomes and their potential use as biomarkers.

Wong Eugene H C EHC Dong You Yi YY Coray Mali M Cortada Maurizio M Levano Soledad S Schmidt Alexander A Brand Yves Y Bodmer Daniel D Muller Laurent L

PloS one 20180622 6

Exosomes are nanovesicles involved in intercellular communications. They are released by a variety of cell types; however, their presence in the inner ear has not been described in the literature. The aims of this study were to determine if exosomes are present in the inner ear and, if present, characterize the changes in their protein content in response to ototoxic stress. In this laboratory investigation, inner ear explants of 5-day-old Wistar rats were cultured and treated with either cispla ...[more]

PMID: 29933376

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