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

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"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."

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[-] Evono@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That sounds absolutely amazing typ 1 and 2 Diabetes are rising heavily and this could help insanely.

[-] Transcendant@lemmy.world 1 points 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"!

this post was submitted on 18 Jun 2023

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