Nano Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 045009 - 045009
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
Microbial
diseases
represent
a
significant
challenge
to
global
health,
highlighting
the
importance
of
developing
novel
alternative
antibacterial
agents.
The
widely
used
spice
and
traditional
medicinal
plant
Zingiber
officinale
its
derivatives
have
been
demonstrated
possess
promising
properties.
aim
present
study
was
assess
efficacy
-derived
exosome-like
nanoparticles
(ZODENs)
against
model
bacterium,
Escherichia
coli
(
E.
).
ZODENs
were
isolated
from
rhizome
subjected
morphological,
size
distribution,
zeta
potential
characterization.
bacterial
growth
curve
assays
colony
formation
that
remarkably
inhibited
following
incubation
with
ZODENs.
observed
be
internalized
by
bacteria
incubation,
subsequently
remarkable
killing
effects.
Furthermore,
ZODEN-derived
lipids,
rather
than
remaining
fractions,
capacity
inhibit
cells,
indicating
activity
at
least
partially
attributable
lipid
content.
These
findings
paved
way
for
development
ZODEN-based
agents
will
facilitate
future
clinical
translation
plant-derived
nanomedicines.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
278, P. 116429 - 116429
Published: May 7, 2024
Air
pollutants
deteriorate
the
survival
environment
and
endanger
human
health
around
world.
A
large
number
of
studies
have
confirmed
that
air
pollution
jeopardizes
multiple
organs,
such
as
cardiovascular,
respiratory,
central
nervous
systems.
Skin
is
largest
organ
first
barrier
protects
us
from
outside
particulate
matter
(PM),
polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
will
affect
structure
function
skin
bring
about
development
inflammatory
diseases
(atopic
dermatitis
(AD),
psoriasis),
accessory
(acne,
alopecia),
auto-immune
(cutaneous
lupus
erythematosus(CLE)
scleroderma),
even
tumors
(melanoma,
basal
cell
carcinoma
(BCC),
squamous-cell
(SCC)).
Oxidative
stress,
damage,
microbiome
dysbiosis,
inflammation
are
pathogenesis
stimulation.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
evidence
on
effects
possible
mechanisms
to
provide
strategies
for
future
research.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 394 - 394
Published: March 10, 2025
Most
eukaryotic
and
prokaryotic
cells
have
the
potential
to
secrete
a
group
of
structures/membrane-bound
organelles,
collectively
referred
as
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
which
offer
several
advantages
producer/receiver
cells.
This
review
provides
an
overview
EVs
from
plant
sources
with
emphasis
on
their
health-promoting
possible
use
therapeutic
agents.
highlights
essential
biological
effects
plant-derived
vesicles,
including
immune
modulation,
anticancer
activities,
protection
against
chemical
toxicity
pathogens,
well
anti-aging,
anti-melanogenesis,
anti-arthritic
effects,
along
ongoing
clinical
studies.
Evidence
revealed
that
EVs’
contents
exert
beneficial
properties
through
regulating
important
signaling
pathways
by
transferring
miRNAs
other
components.
Taken
all
together,
data
proposed
can
be
utilized
nutritional
compounds
agents,
such
drug
carriers.
However,
this
emerging
research
area
requires
further
in
vitro/in
vivo
studies
trials
determine
exact
underlying
mechanisms
positive
health
treating
various
diseases.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 2591 - 2610
Published: March 1, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
can
transmit
intercellular
information
and
transport
biomolecules
to
recipient
cells
during
various
pathophysiological
processes
in
the
organism.
Animal
cell
exosomes
have
been
identified
as
potential
nanodrugs
delivery
vehicles,
yet
they
some
shortcomings
such
high
immunogenicity,
cytotoxicity,
complicated
preparation
procedures.
In
addition
exosomes,
plant-derived
extracellular
(PDVs),
which
carry
a
variety
of
active
substances,
are
another
promising
nano-transport
vehicles
emerging
recent
years
due
their
stable
physicochemical
properties,
wide
source,
low
cost.
This
work
briefly
introduces
collection
characterization
PDVs,
then
focuses
on
application
PDVs
natural
or
engineered
drug
carriers
biomedicine,
finally
discusses
development
challenges
future
applications.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
174, P. 116514 - 116514
Published: April 3, 2024
Plant-derived
nanovesicles
(PDNVs)
have
recently
emerged
as
natural
delivery
systems
of
biofunctional
compounds
toward
mammalian
cells.
Considering
their
already
described
composition,
anti-inflammatory
properties,
stability,
and
low
toxicity,
PDNVs
offer
a
promising
path
for
developing
new
preventive
strategies
several
inflammatory
diseases,
among
which
the
bowel
disease
(IBD).
In
this
study,
we
explore
protective
effects
industrially
produced
lemon
vesicles
(iLNVs)
in
rat
model
IBD.
Characterization
iLNVs
reveals
presence
small
particles
less
than
200
nm
size
profile
bioactive
enriched
flavonoids
organic
acids
with
known
beneficial
properties.
vitro
studies
on
human
macrophages
confirm
safety
iLNVs,
evidenced
by
reduced
expression
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
increased
levels
markers.
As
vivo
experiments,
pre-treatment
significantly
alleviates
symptoms
histological
features
2,4
dinitrobenzensulfuric
acid
(DNBS)-induced
colitis
rats.
Molecular
pathway
analysis
modulation
NF-κB
Nrf2,
indicating
antioxidant
effects.
Finally,
affects
gut
microbiota
improving
consistent
colitis-related
alterations.
Overall,
demonstrated
role
against
emphasized
potential
managing
IBD
through
multifaceted
mechanisms.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
204, P. 107202 - 107202
Published: May 3, 2024
Plant-derived
extracellular
vesicles
(PDEV)
constitute
nanoscale
entities
comprising
lipids,
proteins,
nucleic
acids
and
various
components
enveloped
by
the
lipid
bilayers
of
plant
cells.
These
play
a
crucial
role
in
facilitating
substance
information
transfer
not
only
between
cells
but
also
across
different
species.
Owing
to
its
safety,
stability,
abundance
raw
materials,
this
has
found
extensive
utilization
recent
years
within
research
endeavors
aimed
at
treating
diseases.
This
article
provides
an
overview
pathways
biological
characteristics
PDEV,
along
with
prevalent
methods
employed
for
isolation,
purification,
storage.
Furthermore,
we
comprehensively
outline
therapeutic
implications
diverse
sources
PDEV
musculoskeletal
system
disorders.
Additionally,
explore
as
platforms
engineering
drug
carriers,
aiming
delve
deeper
into
significance
potential
contributions
realm
system.
Journal of Extracellular Vesicles,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
release
of
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
in
cell
cultures
as
well
their
molecular
cargo
can
be
influenced
by
culture
conditions
such
the
presence
foetal
bovine
serum
(FBS).
Although
several
studies
have
evaluated
effect
removing
FBS-derived
EVs
ultracentrifugation
(UC),
less
is
known
about
influence
FBS
heat
inactivation
(HI)
on
cell-derived
EVs.
To
assess
this,
three
protocols
based
different
combinations
EV
depletion
UC
and
HI
were
evaluated,
including
ultracentrifuged
but
not
inactivated
(no-HI
FBS),
before
(HI-before
EV-depl
after
(HI-after
FBS).
We
isolated
large
(L-EVs)
small
(S-EVs)
from
treated
ways,
we
found
that
S-EV
pellet
HI-after
was
larger
than
no-HI
HI-before
FBS.
Transmission
electron
microscopy,
protein
quantification,
particle
number
evaluation
showed
significantly
increased
amount
S-EVs
had
no
significant
L-EVs.
Consequently,
quantity
lines
cultured
media
supplemented
with
increased.
Quantitative
mass
spectrometry
analysis
content
when
compared
to
Moreover,
show
quantified
proteins
could
ascribed
human
origin,
thus
demonstrating
mistakenly
attributed
conclude
performed
results
changes
proteome,
molecules
co-isolate
contaminate
used
subsequent
cultures.
Our
recommendation
is,
therefore,
always
perform
prior
depletion.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 408 - 408
Published: March 28, 2024
Hyperpigmentation
due
to
ultraviolet
(UV)-induced
melanogenesis
causes
various
esthetic
problems.
Phlorotannin
(PT)
and
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
derived
from
plants
suppress
pathways.
We
used
UV-exposed
keratinocytes
animal
skin
determine
if
co-treatment
with
PT
EVs
Ecklonia
cava
(EVE)
could
inhibit
by
reducing
UV-induced
oxidative
stress
the
expression
of
thioredoxin-interacting
protein
(TXNIP)/nucleotide-binding
oligomerization
domain-like
receptor
family
pyrin
domain
containing
3
(NLRP3)/interleukin-18
(IL-18)
pathway,
which
are
upstream
signals
microphthalmia-associated
transcription
factor.
UV
exposure
increased
in
skin,
as
evaluated
8-OHdG
expression,
this
effect
was
reduced
EVE.
also
binding
between
NLRP3
TXNIP,
inflammasome
activation
IL-18
secretion,
EVE
skin.
In
melanocytes,
conditioned
media
(CM)
melanogenesis-related
pathways;
however,
these
effects
were
CM
treated
Similarly,
treatment
signals,
melanin
content,
basement
membrane
(BM)
components
Thus,
restored
BM
structure
TXNIP/NLRP3/IL-18
pathway
expression.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. e41918 - e41918
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
The
incidence
and
mortality
rate
of
liver
cancer
are
on
the
rise
worldwide
effective
therapeutic
strategies
needed.
Previous
studies
demonstrated
that
exosomes
exosome-like
nanoparticles
(ELNs)
have
numerous
biological
activities
including
antioxidant,
anti-tumor,
anti-inflammatory
effects.
In
this
study,
ELNs
were
successfully
isolated
for
first
time
from
Radix
Polygoni
Multiflori
(RPM)
juice
by
ultracentrifugation.
This
indicated
RPM-ELNs
could
be
internalized
hepatoma
cells
effectively
inhibit
their
proliferation
migration
in
vitro.
RNA
sequencing
qPCR
experiments
performed,
results
bioinformatic
analyses
revealed
globally
regulate
expression
levels
genes
associated
with
cell
cycle.
addition,
it
showed
mainly
target
tissue
mice
vivo.