Plant-based insulin derived from lettuce, can be taken orally
Plant-based insulin derived from lettuce, can be taken orally
https://newatlas.com/medical/plant-based-insulin-lettuce-oral/
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."