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ReviewInternational journal of nanomedicine2026

Plant-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles: Mechanisms of Cross-Kingdom Regulation and Perspectives as Natural Drug Carriers for Disease Treatment.

Wei Liu, Xiangrong Yin, Zhisheng Zhang, Wenxin Chou, Yexin Xin, Yawen Zhang, Mengyu Sun, Hongyou Zhao, Yilei Xiao

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Review in International journal of nanomedicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Wei Liu *Postgraduate Department, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Xiangrong Yin *School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-7015-2256
Zhisheng Zhang *Postgraduate Department, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Wenxin ChouSchool of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Yexin XinDepartment of Neurosurgery, Yidu Central Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0004-9899-4791
Yawen ZhangNeuroscience Laboratory, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Mengyu SunSchool of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Hongyou ZhaoSchool of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Yilei XiaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Liaocheng, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-6651-4122

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PELNs) are membrane vesicles that are isolated from plant tissues, containing lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and various other natural bioactive components inside. Recent studies indicate that PELNs exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-tumor functions, participate in intercellular communication and mediate cross-kingdom regulation. These nanoparticles demonstrate significant potential in the treatment of a variety of diseases, including malignancies, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiovascular disorders, and metabolic diseases. This review summarizes the biogenesis mechanisms, compositional elements and cross-kingdom regulatory functions of PELNs. Specifically, the 3' terminal 2'-O-methylation modification of plant miRNAs ensures their structural integrity and stability under harsh physiological conditions, facilitating efficient interspecies communication. Furthermore, as natural drug carriers, PELNs have substantial advantages in the targeted delivery of small-molecule drugs, nucleic acids and functional proteins. Finally, the current challenges and future development prospects of PELNs are discussed. Although research into PELNs remains at the initial stage, their potential applications in precision medicine and drug delivery systems are promising, offering novel strategies for future disease treatment.

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Drug CarriersExosomesNanoparticlesPlantsAnimalsDrug Delivery SystemsHumansMicroRNAsNanomedicineDrug CarriersMicroRNAscross-kingdom regulationexosomesnanomedicineplant-derived exosome-like nanoparticlestherapeutic delivery

Identifiers

PMID41884278
PMCPMC13012304

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