Table 2 The preliminary research about the benefits of plant-derived EVs
Items | Characteristics | Refs |
|---|---|---|
Source | Almost all kinds of edible fruits and vegetables | (15) |
Yield | Large production, and can be increased by food additives | (36) |
Side-effects | No significant side-effects | (37) |
Barrier crossing ability | Crossing the different biological barriers | (39) |
Targeting | Carrying cargoes, and easily absorbed by the targeted recipient cells | (40) |
Stability | Good stability in microenvironment | (60) |
Cost | Low costs and easy of purchase | (103) |