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Pathogens and Their Effect on Exosome Biogenesis and Composition

Leandra B Jones1,2, Courtnee' R Bell3,4, Kartz E Bibb5

  • 1Microbiology Program, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA. ljones@alasu.edu.

Biomedicines
|July 26, 2018
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Exosomes, tiny vesicles, facilitate cell communication and transport biomolecules. Their unique properties make them promising biomarkers and therapeutics for various diseases, including microbial infections.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Exosomes are nanoscale extracellular vesicles involved in intercellular communication.
  • They carry diverse biomolecules like miRNA, mRNA, proteins, and DNA.
  • Exosomes are found in numerous cell types and possess unique targeting capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore exosome biogenesis and composition.
  • To investigate the relationship between exosomes and non-viral microbial infections.
  • To highlight the potential of exosomes as biomarkers and therapeutics.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on exosome biology.
  • Analysis of studies on exosome interactions with pathogens.
  • Discussion of exosome-mediated communication in infection.

Main Results:

  • Exosomes play a role in intercellular signaling and biomolecule transport.
  • Their characteristics suggest potential as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic agents.
  • Exosomes are implicated in the host-pathogen interactions with bacteria and protozoa.

Conclusions:

  • Exosomes are versatile nanovesicles with significant therapeutic and diagnostic potential.
  • Understanding exosome involvement in microbial infections is crucial for developing new treatments.
  • Further research into exosome biogenesis and function can unlock novel disease strategies.
Keywords:
Trypanosoma cruzibacteriabiomarkerexosomesleishmaniasis

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