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. 2021:97:101-150.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-67171-6_6.

Pathogenesis Mediated by Bacterial Membrane Vesicles

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Pathogenesis Mediated by Bacterial Membrane Vesicles

William J Gilmore et al. Subcell Biochem. 2021.

Abstract

The release of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is a process conserved across the three domains of life. Amongst prokaryotes, EVs produced by Gram-negative bacteria, termed outer membrane vesicles (OMVs), were identified more than 50 years ago and a wealth of literature exists regarding their biogenesis, composition and functions. OMVs have been implicated in benefiting numerous metabolic functions of their parent bacterium. Additionally, OMVs produced by pathogenic bacteria have been reported to contribute to pathology within the disease setting. By contrast, the release of EVs from Gram-positive bacteria, known as membrane vesicles (MVs), has only been widely accepted within the last decade. As such, there is a significant disproportion in knowledge regarding MVs compared to OMVs. Here we provide an overview of the literature regarding bacterial membrane vesicles (BMVs) produced by pathogenic and commensal bacteria. We highlight the mechanisms of BMV biogenesis and their roles in assisting bacterial survival, in addition to discussing their functions in promoting disease pathologies and their potential use as novel therapeutic strategies.

Keywords: Bacterial membrane vesicles (BMVs); Bacterial pathogenesis; Membrane vesicles (MVs); Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs); Therapeutic applications of BMVs.

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