Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-bound particles actively released by cells. In prokaryotes and eukaryotes, EVs are effective bridges for communication between cells. EVs carry biological macromolecules, including proteins, lipids and nucleic acid, which affects different physiological functions of parent cells and recipient cells. Among them, the microRNA carried by EVs is the most reported and plays an important role in physiological function of organisms. During the development of follicles, only a few follicles can fully develop and ovulate, whereas most of them undergo atresia at different stages of development. In the whole process of follicular development, the changes at each stage and the regulation mechanism of follicular atresia are not completely understood. In this paper, we introduced the types, characteristics, isolation methods and uses of EVs, and emphasized how microRNA carried by EVs in follicular fluid regulated follicular atresia from the aspects of different cytokines and hormones. Additionally, the application prospect of microRNA carried by EVs in follicular fluid in reproductive regulation and reproductive disease diagnosis was discussed. This paper is significant for studying the regulation of follicular development and the effective utilization of oocytes.
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