Advances in the Isolation and Characterization of Milk-derived Extracellular Vesicles and Their Functions

Overview

Journal Front Nutr

Specialty Nutritional Sciences

Date 2025 Jan 1

PMID 39742102

Authors

Shujuan Di

Yibo Huang

Weicang Qiao

Xiaomei Zhang

Yaling Wang

Minghui Zhang

Jieyu Fu

Junying Zhao

Lijun Chen

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Abstract

Milk-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) have various functions, including immune regulation and promoting intestinal development. These EVs have substantial potential for application in infant formula and functional foods development. In addition, numerous studies have shown that milk-derived EVs carry proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids away from their parental cells, acting as messengers between cells. Moreover, structural integrity and biological viability are necessary prerequisites for the functional and omics studies of milk-derived EVs. Therefore, selecting appropriate methods for isolating and characterizing milk-derived EVs is essential for subsequent studies. Accordingly, this review summarizes the isolation and characterization methods for milk-derived EVs and their biological functions and roles. Furthermore, it discusses the comprehensive application of isolation methods, providing a reference for research on and development of milk-derived EVs.

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