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Published on: September 1, 2023
Milk-derived extracellular vesicles and gut health
Barathan Muttiah1, Jia Xian Law2
1Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Abstract:
Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid produced by mammals, offering various health benefits due to its composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Beyond traditional nutritional aspects, recent research has focused on extracellular vesicles (EVs) found in milk and their potential health benefits, especially for gastrointestinal (GI) health. Milk-derived EVs have been shown to influence gut microbiota, promote gut barrier integrity, support tissue repair and regeneration, modulate immune responses, and potentially aid in managing conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer. This review discusses the current understanding of milk-EVs' effects on gut health, highlighting their potential therapeutic applications and future research directions. These findings underscore the promising role of milk-derived EVs in advancing GI health and therapeutics, paving the way for innovative approaches in oral drug delivery and targeted treatments for GI disorders.
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