Platelet concentrate-derived extracellular vesicles promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis

NyamErdene, A.; Thao Ngoc Lec, N.; Nebie, O.; Faivre, E.; Delila, L.; Chou, M. L.; Lowe, J.; Bantubungi, K.; BUEE, L.; Walker, T.; Blum, D.; Burnouf, T.

doi:10.1101/2025.04.29.651163

bioRxiv · 10.1101/2025.04.29.651163

Platelet concentrate-derived extracellular vesicles promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis

NyamErdene, A.·Thao Ngoc Lec, N.·Nebie, O.·Faivre, E.·Delila, L.·Chou, M. L.·Lowe, J.·Bantubungi, K.·BUEE, L.·Walker, T.·Blum, D.·Burnouf, T.

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Platelet-derived materials are emerging as promising, cell-free biotherapies for regenerative medicine. While platelet lysates have shown neuroprotective activity in preclinical models, the neurogenic potential of platelet concentrate-derived extracellular vesicles (pEVs) remains underexplored. Here, we evaluated the effects of human pEVs and a neuroprotective heat-treated human platelet lysate (HPPL) on adult hippocampal neurogenesis using both an ex vivo neurosphere assay and an in vivo intranasal administration model. pEVs selectively enhanced dentate gyrus (DG)-derived neurosphere growth, even in the absence of exogenous growth factors, and were internalized by neural precursors. In vivo, short-term pEV delivery increased EdU proliferating cells in the DG, while long-term administration (28 days) elevated the proportion of newborn mature neurons. By contrast, HPPL primarily promoted early neurogenesis by expanding immature DCX neurons. Quantitative proteomics of DG tissue after pEV treatment revealed 111 differentially expressed proteins, with enrichment in pathways related to oxidative phosphorylation, Notch4 signaling, myelination, and MHC class I-mediated antigen presentation. Downregulated proteins included cytoskeletal and translation-related regulators, suggesting a shift toward neuronal differentiation and circuit integration. Biophysical characterization confirmed the purity and vesicular nature of pEVs, with a defined protein cargo including immune modulators and ECM-interacting molecules such as CD44, lymphatic vessel endothelial hyaluronan receptor 1 (LYVE1), and complement proteins. These findings identify allogeneic pEVs as multifunctional agents that modulate neural precursor cell fate and brain tissue remodeling through coordinated metabolic and immunoregulatory mechanisms. This work supports the translational potential of pEV-based therapeutics for promoting hippocampal neurogenesis and cognitive repair in neurodegenerative and age-related brain disorders.

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NyamErdene, A., Thao Ngoc Lec, N., Nebie, O., Faivre, E., Delila, L., Chou, M. L., Lowe, J., Bantubungi, K., BUEE, L., Walker, T., Blum, D., Burnouf, T.. 2025-04-30. Platelet concentrate-derived extracellular vesicles promote adult hippocampal neurogenesis. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.04.29.651163

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