Plant-based insulin derived from lettuce, can be taken orally
newatlas.com
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.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/246356

“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.”

  • PositiveNoise
    5•1 year ago

    I really hope this works out, and does not end up being super expensive. Simple, shelf-stable oral insulin seems like it would be a massive improvement.