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Characterization of Immune Cell-derived Extracellular Vesicles and Studying Functional Impact on Cell Environment
Published on: June 2, 2020
Extracellular vesicles - new players in cell-cell communication in aquatic environments
Daniella Schatz1, Assaf Vardi1
1Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel.
Abstract:
Communication between microorganisms in aquatic environments can influence ecosystem function and determine the structure and composition of microbial populations. This microbial cross talk can be mediated by excretion of specialized metabolites or extracellular vesicles (EVs). Recently it has become apparent that cells across all domains of life produce EVs that may convey specific targeted signals that can modulate cell fate, morphology and susceptibility to viruses. The vast majority of knowledge about EVs is derived from studies of mammalian tissues, parasitic host-pathogen interactions and model bacterial systems. Very little is known about the role of EVs in aquatic environments, although they have potential to influence community structure and trophic-level interactions. We propose functions and ecological implications of communication via EVs in aquatic microbial ecosystems.
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