An in-depth exploration of the multifaceted roles of EVs in the context of pathogenic single-cell microorganisms

SUMMARYExtracellular vesicles (EVs) have been recognized throughout scientific communities as potential vehicles of intercellular communication in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes, thereby influencing various physiological and pathological functions of both parent and recipient cells. This review pro...

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Published in:Microbiology and molecular biology reviews 2024-09, Vol.88 (3), p.e0003724
Main Authors: Feix, Anna Sophia, Tabaie, Emily Z, Singh, Aarshi N, Wittenberg, Nathan J, Wilson, Emma H, Joachim, Anja
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bacteria
Bacteria - metabolism
Bacteria - pathogenicity
Cell Communication
Cell interactions
Cellular communication
Context
Eukaryotes
Extracellular Vesicles - metabolism
Host Microbial Interactions - physiology
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Humans
Immune system
Microorganisms
Parasites
Parasites - pathogenicity
Parasites - physiology
Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis and Host Response
Physiology
Prokaryotes
Review
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Summary:SUMMARYExtracellular vesicles (EVs) have been recognized throughout scientific communities as potential vehicles of intercellular communication in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes, thereby influencing various physiological and pathological functions of both parent and recipient cells. This review provides an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted roles of EVs in the context of bacteria and protozoan parasite EVs, shedding light on their contributions to physiological processes and disease pathogenesis. These studies highlight EVs as a conserved mechanism of cellular communication, which may lead us to important breakthroughs in our understanding of infection, mechanisms of pathogenesis, and as indicators of disease. Furthermore, EVs are involved in host-microbe interactions, offering insights into the strategies employed by bacteria and protozoan parasites to modulate host responses, evade the immune system, and establish infections.
ISSN:1092-2172
1098-5557
1098-5557
DOI:10.1128/mmbr.00037-24