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OAE Publishing, Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids, 2(3), p. 150-62, 2022

DOI: 10.20517/evcna.2021.25

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New insights of engineering plant exosome-like nanovesicles as a nanoplatform for therapeutics and drug delivery

Journal article published in 2022 by Shafiu A. Umar Shinge, Yin Xiao, Jiang Xia, Yujie Liang, Li Duan
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

Plant exosome-like nanovesicles (PELNVs) are membrane-encapsulated nanostructures released from cells into their surroundings. PELNVs have an important role in intercellular and interspecies communication in all three domains of life. They act as protective compartments for the long-distance transit of signal molecules like proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and other metabolites. A range of plants and vegetables can emit PELNVs. The importance of PELNVs in interspecies communication stems from their concentration in biomolecules (lipids, proteins, and miRNAs), lack of toxicity, ease of internalization by cells, and anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, and regenerative characteristics. PELNVs derived from numerous fruits and vegetables are biocompatible, biodegradable, and abundant in various plant species. Moreover, their convincing physicochemical characteristics underpin their modulative role in physiological and pathological processes, all of which have fueled speculation that these nanovesicles could be particularly adept at developing future-generation bio-therapeutic platforms. The goal of this review was not only to present an overview of the identified roles of PELNVs in physiology and pathology, but also to provide new insight toward their engineering for effective therapeutics and drug delivery nanoplatforms, a clue for future direction to the ongoing research gaps.