Fig. 3
From: Immersed in a reservoir of potential: amniotic fluid-derived extracellular vesicles
Gestation of amniotic fluid is matched with intended therapeutic use. The gestation at which the AF was collected was often matched to the therapeutic purpose of the research studies/clinical trials. For example, second trimester AF derived EVs were used when the regenerative properties of EVs were desired whereas third trimester AF derived EVs were preferred for lung function therapies. Researchers obtained second trimester AF from amniocentesis and third trimester AF from labour/Caesarean section at term. Figure created with BioRender.com