Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Mercedes Kweh of KweHealth

Gainesville, FL - Although the study of exosomes is still in its infancy, Mercedes Kweh, Ph.D. of KweHealth wants everyone to know how cool exosomes truly are. “Essentially, exosomes are like bubbles formed by our cells that carry biomaterial, and what makes them so remarkable, is that exosomes are actually how cells communicate,” explains Mercedes. “For a long time, we thought that the cells in cellular therapy were the key players. However, now we are learning that much of their functionality is a result of the signaling aspect of exosomes—not of the cells themselves”.

Researchers are looking into how to package therapies for exosome delivery. “By utilizing exosomes, we can deliver essential factors, such as proteins and RNAs, directly to where our body needs it. This capability opens up new avenues for treating complex conditions, which is very exciting,” shares Mercedes. “Pharmaceutical drugs typically focus on addressing a single problem. However, exosomes offer a unique advantage: they provide a means of delivering treatments that are multi-functional. This capability allows us to address multiple aspects of a disease simultaneously, rather than targeting just one symptom or condition."

KweHealth is also focusing on neurodegenerative disorders.

What is known is that exosomes are great at delivering messages. “In the not-so-distant future, exosomes will be used to instruct cancers to self-destruct. They will signal skin cells to start regenerating and they will communicate to a site of injury to start angiogenesis, and promote the growth of new blood vessels. So yes, with exosomes, it’s all about delivery.”

For more information about Mercedes Kweh, please visit https://www.kwehealth.com