Revolutionizing medicine: Harnessing plant-derived vesicles for therapy and drug transport

作者：Lu Li, Zhenkun Li, Xin Liu, Wenhui Zhang, Yi Zhang, Ying Liang, Zhixian Zhang, Yueqiao Li, Mingxia Ding, Rongqing Li, Jie Lin · 发表于：Heliyon · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40127 · 被引用次数：12 · 研究领域：Extracellular vesicles in disease、MicroRNA in disease regulation、RNA Interference and Gene Delivery

The emergence of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are natural lipid bilayer membrane structures facilitating intercellular substance and information exchange, has sparked innovative approaches in drug development and carrier enhancement. Plant-derived EVs notably offer advantages including low preparation cost, low immunogenicity, flexible drug delivery, high stability, good tissue permeability, and high inherent medicinal value compared to their animal-derived counterparts. Despite these promising attributes, the research on plant-derived EVs remains fragmented and lacks comprehensive synthesis. This review aims to address this gap by summarizing the isolation methods, biological characteristics, and storage techniques of plant-derived EVs. Additionally, we explore the potential of plant-derived EVs as therapeutic agents and drug carriers for treating various diseases. Finally, we delineate the current impediments to plant-derived EV development and highlight future research directions. By providing a detailed overview, we hope to facilitate further research and application in this emerging field.