08/10/2025
Congratulations on the Nobel Prize
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Shimon Sakaguchi, Emeritus Professor at Kyoto University, on receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of regulatory T cells. The revelation of the mechanism that "controls excessive immune responses and maintains homeostasis" marks a significant turning point in the life sciences for humanity.
Simultaneously, the concept of "immune regulation" demonstrated by this research resonates deeply with our ongoing exosome research at EXOCURE.
The work of Dr. Takahiro Rakutani, who has dedicated many years to studying exosomes, highlights them as "the message boxes between cells." They serve as subtle "carriers of information" in the entire immune network, including regulatory T cells. Recent studies have shown that exosomes can remotely modulate the differentiation and function of Treg cells, drawing attention to their potential applications in maintaining immune balance, cancer immunotherapy, and autoimmune disease treatment.
Our philosophy of "updating the biological OS" aims precisely at the re-adjustment of these life systems. If regulatory T cells act as the "command center" of the immune system, then exosomes can be considered the "communication infrastructure" that delivers instructions to that command center.
As the remarkable achievements of two distinguished Japanese life scientists, Professor Sakaguchi and Dr. Rakutani, intersect in this moment, a new era of regenerative medicine and wellness defined by "immunity × information transmission" is undoubtedly beginning.
At EXOCURE, we will further pursue the safety, reproducibility, and applicability of exosomes within this historic context, contributing as a "practical implementation site" that connects science with society.
ExoEarth Inc.
CEO Takashi Nishihira
