Watermelon-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Influence Human Ex Vivo Placental Cell Behavior by Altering Intestinal Secretions.

Kate TimmsBeth HolderAnil DayJohn MclaughlinKaren A ForbesMelissa Westwood

Published in: Molecular nutrition & food research (2022)

Dietary-derived plant EVs can modify intestinal communication with distal tissues, including the placenta. Harnessing the beneficial properties of dietary-derived plant EVs and/or exploiting their potential as natural delivery agents may provide new ways to improve placental function and reduce rates of FGR.

Keyphrases

endothelial cells
gene expression
cell therapy
minimally invasive
bone marrow
cell wall
human health
pluripotent stem cells