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Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles in Biomedical Research and Clinical Translation.

Alejandro Arce-Rodríguez¹, Javier De la Peña Noya¹, José Manuel Borrero-de Acuña¹

¹Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Biología, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain.

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Summary

Bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) are natural nanostructures with significant biomedical potential. Bioengineering enhances bEVs for advanced therapeutic and diagnostic applications, though challenges remain for clinical translation.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical engineering
Microbiology
Nanotechnology

Background:

Bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs) are lipidic nanostructures secreted by bacteria.
bEVs are crucial for bacterial intercellular communication.
They naturally encapsulate diverse biomolecules, making them attractive for biomedical use.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the biomedical potential of bacterial extracellular vesicles (bEVs).
To highlight advancements in bioengineering strategies for customizing bEVs.
To discuss the applications and translational challenges of bEV-based technologies.

Main Methods:

Review of recent advances in molecular and synthetic biology for bEV bioengineering.
Discussion of targeted bioengineering strategies: genetic manipulation, surface functionalisation, glycoengineering, and modular display.
Analysis of bEV applications in vaccines, immune modulation, drug delivery, diagnostics, and regenerative medicine.

Main Results:

Bioengineering enables scalable production of customized bEVs with improved safety, stability, targeting, and versatility.
bEVs have demonstrated potential in various therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
Significant translational challenges persist, including scalability, safety, standardization, and regulatory hurdles.

Conclusions:

Bioengineered bEVs offer versatile platforms for advanced biomedical applications.
Addressing key translational challenges is crucial for the successful clinical integration of bEV technologies.
Further research and development are needed to overcome limitations in scalability, safety, standardization, and regulatory approval.