Plant-Derived Exosome-like Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications and Regenerative Therapy

Biomedicines. 2023 Mar 29;11(4):1053. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines11041053.

Abstract

Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDENs) comprise various bioactive biomolecules. As an alternative cell-free therapeutic approach, they have the potential to deliver nano-bioactive compounds to the human body, and thus lead to various anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor benefits. Moreover, it is known that Indonesia is one of the herbal centers of the world, with an abundance of unexplored sources of PDENs. This encouraged further research in biomedical science to develop natural richness in plants as a source for human welfare. This study aims to verify the potential of PDENs for biomedical purposes, especially for regenerative therapy applications, by collecting and analyzing data from the latest relevant research and developments.

Keywords: anti-inflammatory molecules; biomedical application; biomolecules; molecular cargo; plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDENs); regenerative therapy.

Publication types

  • Review