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Plant-derived vesicles: isolation strategies and therapeutic applications
Jiazhong Li1, Zhiyi Wang2, Feiran Wang3
1Shandong Technician Institute, Jinan, China.
Frontiers in Plant Science
|January 21, 2026
Summary
Plant-derived vesicles (PDVs) are natural nanocarriers with therapeutic potential. This review covers their preparation, diverse applications in treating inflammation, cancer, and wounds, and future prospects as drug delivery systems.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Nanomedicine
- Plant Science
Background:
- Plant-derived vesicles (PDVs) are secreted by plant cells, containing proteins, nucleic acids, and enzymes.
- They play roles in plant growth, repair, and defense.
- PDVs are safe, easily extracted, and show therapeutic promise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review methods for separating and preparing PDVs.
- To highlight PDV applications in disease treatment.
- To discuss the feasibility, characteristics, challenges, and future of PDVs.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on PDV separation and preparation techniques.
- Analysis of studies on PDV applications in various diseases.
- Compilation of data on PDV properties and therapeutic effects.
Main Results:
- PDVs from various plants (e.g., cucumber, broccoli, turmeric) can be effectively prepared.
- PDVs demonstrate therapeutic effects in inflammation, cancer, and wound healing.
- PDVs show potential as drug delivery nanocarriers.
Conclusions:
- PDVs offer a promising platform for drug delivery and disease treatment.
- Further research is needed to address challenges and optimize PDV applications.
- Future prospects include enhanced therapeutic efficacy and broader clinical use.
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