Hybrid nanovesicles derived from grapes and tomatoes with synergistic antioxidative activity.

Biomater Sci

Department of Biological Engineering, College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361021, China.

Published: October 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Edible plants have antioxidants that protect cells from damage, but their effectiveness is hindered by instability, poor solubility, and low absorption in the body.
  • Researchers developed a new technique to create hybrid nanovesicles from grapes and tomatoes that have improved stability and better antioxidant properties compared to regular nanovesicles.
  • These hybrid nanovesicles not only reduced harmful reactive oxygen species in cells but also helped repair mitochondrial damage, highlighting their promising therapeutic potential for oxidative stress-related issues.

Article Abstract

Edible plants, rich in antioxidant compounds, offer defense against oxidative stress-induced cellular damage. However, the antioxidative benefits of edible plant-derived molecules are limited due to their instability, poor solubility, and low bioavailability. Plant-derived nanovesicles (PDNVs) have emerged as the next-generation nanotherapeutics and delivery platforms; yet, challenges including low purity, significant heterogeneity, insufficient enrichment of bioactive component and compromised therapeutic efficacy limit their application. In this study, a solvent-assisted vesicle hybridization technique was developed to engineer hybrid plant-derived nanovesicles (PDNVs), exemplified by grape and tomato-derived nanovesicles (GT-HNVs), which outperform their natural counterparts. The GT-HNVs demonstrated superior stability, enhanced radical-scavenging capabilities, and greater cellular uptake efficiency. Notably, GT-HNVs significantly reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and improved antioxidative enzyme activities in L-02 cells. Moreover, they mitigated oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial damage, restoring the membrane potential and morphology. Collectively, these findings underscore the therapeutic potential of hybrid PDNVs and offer an innovative strategy for their future research.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d4bm00591kDOI Listing

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