Plant-derived extracellular vesicles: multifunctional nanocarriers bridging food bioactivity and therapeutics.

Authors

Zeqian Yang, Shuyuan Shi, Boqing Yao, Zixin Han, Ruiyun Wu, Pinglan Li, Nan Shang

Published in

Critical reviews in food science and nutrition. Pages 1-17. Jun 27, 2026. Epub Jun 27, 2026.

Abstract

Plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) are nanoscale lipid bilayer particles secreted by plant cells, carrying various bioactive molecules and exhibiting good biocompatibility and safety. They have emerged as promising candidates for functional food compounds and active delivery carriers. This review summarizes recent advances in the extraction, purification, characterization, and engineering of PDEVs, highlighting their multiple application potentials in the food field, especially in functional enhancement, bioactive delivery, and high-value utilization of agricultural by-products. Despite their advantages, large-scale application remains limited by technical challenges, necessitating further systematic research.

PMID:
42363941
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 27 Jun 2026.

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