Plant-based insulin derived from lettuce, can be taken orally - eviltoast
Animal cells share some qualities with plant cells, but one key feature ours lack is a rigid cell wall. While this provides structure for plants, it’s also something scientists are increasingly looking at for use in new materials, cellulose technology and, now, insulin delivery.

“Animal cells share some qualities with plant cells, but one key feature ours lack is a rigid cell wall. While this provides structure for plants, it’s also something scientists are increasingly looking at for use in new materials, cellulose technology and, now, insulin delivery.”

  • Bleeping Lobster@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Exactly, I know it always takes a while for these discoveries to become reality but this could potentially be a gamechanger for insulin… and perhaps the technique will be used for other costly-to-make drugs. Will certainly bring a new meaning to “eat your veggies, they’ll make you grow big and strong”!