Glia‐to‐Axon Transfer of Ribosomes and <scp>miRNAs</scp> : A Novel Paradigm in Neural Repair
Schwann cells communicate with neurons not only through soluble cues but also via intercellular transfer of ribosomes and exosome-mediated delivery of cargo. Recent studies have established that Schwann cell-derived exosomes are powerful promoters of nerve repair, capable of enhancing axon regrowth, remyelination, and functional recovery in numerous models. These effects are mediated via multifactorial cargo (miRNAs, mRNAs, proteins) that modulate neurons, glia, endothelial, and immune cells. Importantly, what began as a novel biological insight is now rapidly moving toward therapeutic innovation. Schwann cell-derived exosomes thus represent both a novel mode of glia-neuron communication and a promising avenue for next-generation therapies for nerve regeneration.
Authors
- Felipe A. Court (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9394-7601)
- Francisca Marín‐Venegas
Institutions
- Universidad Mayor (CL)
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging (US)
- Fundación Ciencia and Vida (CL)
- Center for Climate and Resilience Research (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurochemistry
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jnc.70386
- Primary Topic
- Nerve injury and regeneration
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fondo de Financiamiento de Centros de Investigación en Áreas Prioritarias