Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization

Background: Central nervous system (CNS) diseases pose significant therapeutic challenges owing to their complex pathophysiology and the restrictive nature of the blood-brain barrier (BBB).Introduction: Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDELNs) exhibit intrinsic bioactivity, low immunogenici...

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Main Authors: Mengmeng Liu, Hongli Wang, Yizhuang Yang, Jianhua Wang, Zhen Sun, Shiyuan Zhao, Weihua Kong, Wenxue Sun, Cuiyun Wang, Lei Feng
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2537345
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Hongli Wang
Yizhuang Yang
Jianhua Wang
Zhen Sun
Shiyuan Zhao
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Cuiyun Wang
Lei Feng
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description Background: Central nervous system (CNS) diseases pose significant therapeutic challenges owing to their complex pathophysiology and the restrictive nature of the blood-brain barrier (BBB).Introduction: Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDELNs) exhibit intrinsic bioactivity, low immunogenicity, and ability to cross the BBB, making them a promising therapeutic strategy for CNS disorders.Discussion: This review explores the preparation, isolation, and characterization of PDELNs, with a focus on their therapeutic applications in CNS diseases. We also discuss different administration routes and the impact of functional modifications on BBB penetration.Conclusions: PDELNs offer scalability, biocompatibility, and natural pharmacological activity, which make them attractive candidates for CNS drug delivery. However, challenges remain, including standardized isolation, elucidation of BBB penetration mechanisms, and long-term stability and safety. Future research should focus on clarifying their mechanisms of action, optimizing preparation methods, and validating their long-term safety to facilitate the clinical translation of PDELNs.KEY MESSAGESPDELNs are derived from abundant plant sources, exhibit favorable physicochemical properties.PDELNs offer new possibilities for CNS therapies owing to their low immunogenicity, high biocompatibility, and ability to cross the BBB.
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spelling doaj-art-b0efb620522e4cccb2732bd482a454b92025-08-20T03:09:19ZengTaylor & Francis GroupAnnals of Medicine0785-38901365-20602025-12-0157110.1080/07853890.2025.2537345Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterizationMengmeng Liu0Hongli Wang1Yizhuang Yang2Jianhua Wang3Zhen Sun4Shiyuan Zhao5Weihua Kong6Wenxue Sun7Cuiyun Wang8Lei Feng9Department of Pharmacy, Jining No. 1 People’s Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacy, Jining No. 1 People’s Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacy, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, ChinaShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, ChinaTranslational Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Jining No. 1 People’s Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, ChinaTranslational Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Jining No. 1 People’s Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, ChinaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jining No.1 People’s Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, ChinaShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacy, Jining No. 1 People’s Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, ChinaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Jining No.1 People’s Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, ChinaBackground: Central nervous system (CNS) diseases pose significant therapeutic challenges owing to their complex pathophysiology and the restrictive nature of the blood-brain barrier (BBB).Introduction: Plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles (PDELNs) exhibit intrinsic bioactivity, low immunogenicity, and ability to cross the BBB, making them a promising therapeutic strategy for CNS disorders.Discussion: This review explores the preparation, isolation, and characterization of PDELNs, with a focus on their therapeutic applications in CNS diseases. We also discuss different administration routes and the impact of functional modifications on BBB penetration.Conclusions: PDELNs offer scalability, biocompatibility, and natural pharmacological activity, which make them attractive candidates for CNS drug delivery. However, challenges remain, including standardized isolation, elucidation of BBB penetration mechanisms, and long-term stability and safety. Future research should focus on clarifying their mechanisms of action, optimizing preparation methods, and validating their long-term safety to facilitate the clinical translation of PDELNs.KEY MESSAGESPDELNs are derived from abundant plant sources, exhibit favorable physicochemical properties.PDELNs offer new possibilities for CNS therapies owing to their low immunogenicity, high biocompatibility, and ability to cross the BBB.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2537345Exosomesplant-derived exosome-like nanoparticlesCNS diseasesdrug delivery systems
spellingShingle Mengmeng Liu
Hongli Wang
Yizhuang Yang
Jianhua Wang
Zhen Sun
Shiyuan Zhao
Weihua Kong
Wenxue Sun
Cuiyun Wang
Lei Feng
Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization
Annals of Medicine
Exosomes
plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles
CNS diseases
drug delivery systems
title Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization
title_full Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization
title_fullStr Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization
title_full_unstemmed Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization
title_short Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization
title_sort therapeutic potential of plant derived exosome like nanoparticles for cns diseases advancements in preparation and characterization
topic Exosomes
plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles
CNS diseases
drug delivery systems
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2025.2537345
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