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PNExo™ Exosome-Celery

Catalog No. PNE-VC02

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Source
Exosome derived from Celery
Product Overview
Plant exosomes are nanosized (30-150 nm) membrane vesicles that contain biomolecules. Plant-derived exosomes refer to naturally occurring nanoparticles derived from plants that contain bioactive molecules and proteins. These exosomes have been shown to have multiple benefits in a variety of applications, such as skincare, drug delivery, and biomedicine. Plant-derived exosomes have been found to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties, making them an attractive option for the development of new and innovative therapies. Plant-derived natural substances are widely used as cosmeceutical materials because they exert beneficial effects on the human skin, such as antiaging, moisturizing, whitening, regeneration, and nutritional supply. Besides, they could delivery therapeutic compounds to target cells, potentially revolutionizing the way in which drugs are administered. Overall, plant-derived exosomes hold great promise for a wide range of applications in the fields of medicine and biotechnology. PNExo™ is focused on the production and delivery of high quality plant-derived exosomes products. Exosomes are important tools of intercellular communication with a variety of biological functions, including cell regeneration and immune regulation. PNExo™ products undergo a rigorous screening and purification process that guarantees their high purity and activity. Lyophilization is useful for a long-term storage at 4°C, and frozen liquid should be kept at -20°C to -80°C. Ultracentrifugation and precipitation techniques are mainly used in exosome Isolation. It had been reported that both methods yielded extracellular vesicles in the size range of exosomes and included apoproteins, which can be used in downstream analyses. Creative Biostructure PNExo™ exosome products guarantee higher purity and quality to meet our customer research.
Form
Lyophilized powder
Concentration
> 1x10^6 particles
Storage
Lyophilized powder store at 4 °C. Frozen liquid store at -20°C to -80°C. Recommended to avoid repeated freeze-and-thaw cycles.
Reconstitution
Reconstitute lyophilized exosome by adding deionized water for a desired final concentration. Centrifuge before opening to ensure exosomes are at bottom, resuspend exosomes by pipetting and/or vortex, please avoid bubbles. Centrifuge again and mix well for using.

Scientific Background

Benefits of Celery

  • Reduces Inflammation: Contains antioxidants like flavonoids and polyphenols that help lower inflammation in the body.
  • Lowers Blood Pressure: Phthalides in celery relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, helping to reduce hypertension.
  • Nutrient-Rich: Rich in vitamins A, C, K, and potassium, essential for overall health and well-being.

What Are Celery-Derived Exosomes?

Celery-derived exosomes exhibit a round morphology with diameters predominantly around 140 nm, as observed through nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). These exosomes are well-dispersed, making them suitable for various biomedical applications.
Lipidomic analysis has identified several lipids within celery-derived exosomes, including diacylglycerol and phosphatidic acid, which are crucial for membrane fusion processes. Furthermore, gas chromatography-fatty acid methyl ester (GC-FAME) analysis has revealed the presence of anti-inflammatory fatty acids, indicating that these exosomes may play a role in modulating immune responses.
One remarkable property of celery-derived exosomes is their ability to be taken up by cells at a high rate without causing significant cytotoxicity. This makes them promising candidates for drug delivery and therapeutic applications.

Celery-derived exosomes for drug delivery.Isolating and utilizing celery-derived exosomes for drug delivery. (Lu X, et al., 2023)

Applications of Celery-Derived Exosomes

  • Celery-Derived Exosomes for Drug Delivery

    One of the most exciting applications of celery-derived exosomes is in the field of drug delivery. In both cellular and mouse subcutaneous tumor models of non-small cell lung cancer, treatment with these exosomes delivering anticancer drugs has shown promising results. The exosomes effectively reduced the proportion of Ki67+ cells (a marker of cell proliferation) and increased the proportion of Caspase3+ cells (a marker of apoptosis), demonstrating their potential in enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of anticancer drugs.

  • Immunomodulation by Celery-Derived Exosomes

    Celery-derived exosomes have also demonstrated significant immunomodulatory effects. RT-PCR assays have shown that these exosomes can reduce the levels of pro-inflammatory markers such as IL-6 and IFNγ in activated T cells in a dose-dependent manner. This indicates their potential in treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
    Furthermore, capillary immunoblotting assays have detected a reduction in the levels of phosphorylated T-cell activation link protein (p-LAT) and phosphorylated lymphocyte-specific protein tyrosine kinase (p-lck) proteins in activated T cells following treatment with celery-derived exosomes. This suggests that these exosomes can inhibit T-cell activation, making them promising candidates for immunotherapy.

  • Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Celery-Derived Exosomes

    Flow cytometry analysis has further revealed that celery-derived exosomes can inhibit the activation of Jurkat cells (a model for T-cell leukemia) and down-regulate the proportion of CD4+CD25+ double-positive activated cells within the CD3+ cell population. Additionally, celery exosome treatment has been shown to decrease the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-8 and IL-12p70, which are typically elevated in response to PMA/ionomycin stimulation. This underscores their potential in reducing inflammation and treating inflammatory disorders.

  • Celery-Derived Exosomes in Cancer Therapy

    The anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of celery-derived exosomes also extend to their potential use in cancer therapy. By modulating the immune response and enhancing the delivery of anticancer drugs, these exosomes can contribute to more effective cancer treatments. Their ability to reduce cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in cancer cells highlights their potential as a novel therapeutic approach in oncology.

References

  1. Lu X, Han Q, Chen J, et al. Celery (Apium graveolens L.) exosome-like nanovesicles as a new-generation chemotherapy drug delivery platform against tumor proliferation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2023. 71(22): 8413-8424.

Case Study

Case study 1: Taşlı P N, 2022

Regulating the immune system has been a focus of various in vitro and in vivo studies. This study investigates the use of exosomes isolated from celery, a plant known for its anti-inflammatory properties, to suppress the inflammatory response of T lymphocytes. Celery-derived exosomes (C-Exo) were isolated using an aqueous two-phase method and analyzed for size, morphology, particle concentration, and lipid composition. T lymphocytes were stimulated with PMA/ionomycin and treated with different doses of C-Exo. Results showed that C-Exo suppressed T lymphocyte activity in a dose-dependent manner. This suggests that C-Exo could be a therapeutic agent for immune-related disorders.

Treatment with celery-derived exosomes decreased the proportion of CD4+CD25+ double-positive activated cells in the CD3+ cell population.Figure 1. Effect of celery-derived exosomes on Jurkat cells. Utilizing flow cytometric techniques, it was observed that the introduction of these exosomes resulted in a suppression of Jurkat cell activation. Furthermore, there was a notable decrease in the frequency of cells co-expressing CD4 and CD25 markers within the CD3+ cell subset.

Case study 2: Lu X, 2023

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have demonstrated significant potential in drug delivery, yet their clinical use is limited by high production costs and complex purification processes. Plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles offer a promising alternative, with celery exosome-like nanovesicles (CELNs) showing particularly high cellular uptake efficiency. This makes CELNs advantageous as drug carriers. In mouse models, CELNs exhibited lower toxicity and better tolerance as biotherapeutics. When doxorubicin (DOX) was encapsulated into CELNs to create engineered CELNs (CELNs-DOX), they proved more effective in tumor treatment than traditional synthetic carriers like liposomes, both in vitro and in vivo. This study highlights CELNs as a promising new-generation drug delivery carrier.

References

  1. Taşlı P N. Usage of celery root exosome as an immune suppressant; Lipidomic characterization of apium graveolens originated exosomes and its suppressive effect on PMA/ionomycin mediated CD4+ T lymphocyte activation. Journal of Food Biochemistry. 2022. 46(12): e14393.
  2. Lu X, Han Q, Chen J, et al. Celery (Apium graveolens L.) exosome-like nanovesicles as a new-generation chemotherapy drug delivery platform against tumor proliferation. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2023. 71(22): 8413-8424.

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