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Spruce needles contain small cellular particles (SCPs) that may be useful for cell communication and drug delivery. These natural vesicles were isolated and characterized, showing potential for future applications.

Keywords:
Picea abiescell-to-cell communicationdrug deliveryexosomesextracellular particlesextracellular vesiclesinterferometric light microscopysmall cellular particlesspruce needles

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Area of Science:

  • Plant biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Small cellular particles (SCPs) are increasingly recognized for their role in intercellular communication.
  • Plant-derived vesicles are a promising avenue for novel biomaterials and drug delivery systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To isolate and characterize small cellular particles (SCPs) from spruce needle homogenate.
  • To evaluate the potential of spruce-derived SCPs for delivery applications.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of SCPs via differential ultracentrifugation.
  • Characterization using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo TEM), interferometric light microscopy (ILM), and flow cytometry (FCM).
  • Analysis of total phenolic content (TPC) and terpene content via UV-vis spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Main Results:

  • Spruce needle homogenate yielded SCPs with an average hydrodynamic diameter of 161 ± 133 nm.
  • The number density of SCPs was significantly higher than larger cell-sized particles (CSPs) and meso-sized particles (MSPs).
  • Total phenolic content decreased with aging, while volatile terpenoids were found in a low-speed pellet.

Conclusions:

  • Spruce needle homogenate is a viable source of vesicles.
  • These naturally derived vesicles warrant further investigation for potential use in delivery systems.
  • The characterization provides a foundation for exploring spruce SCPs in biotechnology and nanotechnology.