Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, caused by autoantibodies produced by B-cells that target proteins in the postsynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction. Clinical manifestations are heterogeneous and may include diplopia, ptosis, dysarthria, dysphagia, and limb muscle weakness, with severity ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening myasthenic crisis. Despite advances in diagnostic approaches and the availability of immunomodulatory and biological therapies, there remains a need for an improved understanding of the disease mechanisms and biomarker development in MG. Blood-derived exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that carry proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and glycoconjugates, and are involved in intercellular communication and the transfer of biological material between cells. Circulating exosomes may reflect aspects of cellular and immune status and have been proposed as a minimally invasive source of biomarkers in various diseases. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the potential role of exosomes in MG, with a focus on their involvement in disease-associated processes and their possible utility as biomarkers, as well as directions for future research.
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42041547
Ejdys, Krystian, and Marcin P. Mycko. "Exosomes in Myasthenia Gravis-Review." Cells, vol. 15, no. 8, 2026.
Ejdys K, Mycko MP. Exosomes in Myasthenia Gravis-Review. Cells. 2026;15(8).
Ejdys, K., & Mycko, M. P. (2026). Exosomes in Myasthenia Gravis-Review. Cells, 15(8). https://doi.org/10.3390/cells15080679
Ejdys K, Mycko MP. Exosomes in Myasthenia Gravis-Review. Cells. 2026 Apr 13;15(8) PubMed PMID: 42041547.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Exosomes in Myasthenia Gravis-Review.
AU - Ejdys,Krystian,
AU - Mycko,Marcin P,
Y1 - 2026/04/13/
PY - 2026/03/02/received
PY - 2026/03/23/revised
PY - 2026/04/10/accepted
PY - 2026/4/27/medline
PY - 2026/4/27/pubmed
PY - 2026/4/27/entrez
KW - biomarkers
KW - exosomes
KW - extracellular vesicles
KW - miRNA
KW - myasthenia gravis
JF - Cells
JO - Cells
VL - 15
IS - 8
N2 - Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, caused by autoantibodies produced by B-cells that target proteins in the postsynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction. Clinical manifestations are heterogeneous and may include diplopia, ptosis, dysarthria, dysphagia, and limb muscle weakness, with severity ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening myasthenic crisis. Despite advances in diagnostic approaches and the availability of immunomodulatory and biological therapies, there remains a need for an improved understanding of the disease mechanisms and biomarker development in MG. Blood-derived exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that carry proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and glycoconjugates, and are involved in intercellular communication and the transfer of biological material between cells. Circulating exosomes may reflect aspects of cellular and immune status and have been proposed as a minimally invasive source of biomarkers in various diseases. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the potential role of exosomes in MG, with a focus on their involvement in disease-associated processes and their possible utility as biomarkers, as well as directions for future research.
SN - 2073-4409
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/prime/citation/42041547/Exosomes_in_Myasthenia_Gravis-Review.
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