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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."
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