About this Research Topic
Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) and miRNAs have emerged as essential players in the field of nutrition and food science. EVs, including exosomes and microvesicles, transport bioactive molecules such as miRNAs, which are capable of modulating several cellular processes. These vesicles have garnered significant attention for their potential roles in regulating nutrient uptake, metabolism, and the composition of the gut microbiota. Recent studies have shown that miRNAs encapsulated within EVs mediate intercellular communication and influence gene expression, thereby impacting responses to dietary components. Despite these advancements, there remain significant gaps in our understanding of how these interactions can be harnessed for personalized nutrition, functional food development, and disease prevention. Current research is beginning to address these gaps, but a comprehensive understanding of the network of interactions between EVs, miRNAs, and nutrition is still lacking.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted roles of extracellular vesicles and miRNAs in nutrition. Specifically, it seeks to answer questions related to how EVs and miRNAs can be used as biomarkers for nutritional status, how they influence the gut microbiota, and how they can be leveraged for the development of functional foods. The Topic will also test hypotheses regarding the regulation of miRNA expression by dietary components and the potential of EVs and miRNAs to modulate immune responses and metabolic pathways.
To gather further insights into the complex interactions between extracellular vesicles, miRNAs, and nutrition, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Extracellular vesicles-miRNAs as biomarkers for nutritional status.
• Extracellular vesicles in food-derived bioactive compounds.
• Extracellular vesicles and miRNAs in nutritional immunology.
• Dietary regulation of miRNA expression via extracellular vesicles.
• miRNAs and gut microbiota.
• Regulation of appetite and satiety by extracellular vesicles-miRNAs.
• Regulation of miRNAs by food processing.
• Functional foods and extracellular vesicles and miRNAs.
• Milk-derived extracellular vesicles and miRNAs.
• Bioavailability of dietary miRNAs.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted roles of extracellular vesicles and miRNAs in nutrition. Specifically, it seeks to answer questions related to how EVs and miRNAs can be used as biomarkers for nutritional status, how they influence the gut microbiota, and how they can be leveraged for the development of functional foods. The Topic will also test hypotheses regarding the regulation of miRNA expression by dietary components and the potential of EVs and miRNAs to modulate immune responses and metabolic pathways.
To gather further insights into the complex interactions between extracellular vesicles, miRNAs, and nutrition, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Extracellular vesicles-miRNAs as biomarkers for nutritional status.
• Extracellular vesicles in food-derived bioactive compounds.
• Extracellular vesicles and miRNAs in nutritional immunology.
• Dietary regulation of miRNA expression via extracellular vesicles.
• miRNAs and gut microbiota.
• Regulation of appetite and satiety by extracellular vesicles-miRNAs.
• Regulation of miRNAs by food processing.
• Functional foods and extracellular vesicles and miRNAs.
• Milk-derived extracellular vesicles and miRNAs.
• Bioavailability of dietary miRNAs.
Keywords: microRNA, Extracellular Vesicles, Epigenetics, Nutrition, Food Science
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