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Extracellular Vesicles from Pollen Enhance Inflammatory Responses in Allergic Airways

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  • Tengze Shang

  • Junda Li

  • Yi Ru

  • Kai Guan

  • April 21, 2026

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    Pollen-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) contain allergenic proteins and are implicated in enhancing airway inflammation in allergic asthma.

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    PDEVs induce stronger pro-inflammatory responses in human airway epithelial cells compared to pollen supernatant.

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    In vivo studies show PDEVs promote increased production of inflammatory cytokines and immune cell infiltration in murine models.

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    The study suggests PDEVs represent a critical mechanism for pollen-induced airway inflammation, potentially guiding new therapeutic strategies.

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    The rising prevalence of pollen-associated asthma is linked to climate change, emphasizing the need for understanding pollen's role in allergic responses.

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Extracellular Vesicles from Pollen Enhance Inflammatory Responses in Allergic Airways

  • by Tengze Shang, Junda Li, Yi Ru, Kai Guan

  • April 21, 2026

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