Bacterial outer membrane vesicles and their functionalization as vehicles for bioimaging, diagnosis and therapy
Kaikai Xue, Lu Wang, Jinyao Liu
Abstract
In this review, we summarize the bioactivities of bacterial outer membrane vesicles, including biogenesis, immunogenicity, and interactions, followed by a discussion on their functionalization as nanocarriers for bioimaging, diagnosis, and therapy.
Topics & Concepts
Surface modificationNanocarriersVesicleImmunogenicityBiogenesisNanotechnologyMembraneBacterial outer membraneBiophysicsChemistryMedicineDrug deliveryMaterials scienceBiologyBiochemistryImmunologyAntigenPhysical chemistryGeneEscherichia coliBacterial Infections and VaccinesPneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsLegionella and Acanthamoeba research