Extracellular vesicle impact on immunity following blood transfusion

Recent Findings

EVs impact transfusion outcomes by modulating immune and inflammatory responses. Acting as lipid mediators and expressing adhesion molecules, EVs contribute to immune signaling via cytokines, DAMPs, and antigen-presenting molecules. In RBC, EVs accumulate during storage and are linked to endothelial cell (EC) activation, increased thrombotic risk, and tissue inflammation — especially under existing inflammatory conditions. While their effect on circulating immune cells is limited, they strongly activate tissue-resident immune and EC. In PCs, platelet-derived EVs and other cell-specific EVs also emerge. Certain EV subtypes express CD27, CD70, CD39, and HLA antigens, altering T-cell, B-cell, and monocyte activity. These immunomodulatory effects may contribute to transfusion-related immunomodulation and alloimmunization.

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