Microbial Extracellular Vesicles: From Virulence Factors to Therapeutic Targets
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2026 | Viewed by 138
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbial extracellular vesicles; host–pathogen interactions; virulence mechanisms; antimicrobial resistance; therapeutic targets in microbiology; microbial biotechnology; translational microbiology
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Dear Colleagues,
Microbial extracellular vesicles (MEVs) are becoming more widely acknowledged as important intercellular communication mediators in bacteria, fungi, and archaea, among other microorganisms. Recent studies have shown the critical roles these nanoscale structures play in pathogenesis, virulence factor transport, host immune response modulation, and biofilm formation. Our knowledge of their makeup and biological functions has also been greatly increased by developments in isolation methods, molecular characterization, and omics-based approaches.
Aside from their involvement in infectious processes, MEVs are emerging as promising tools for biomedical applications such as vaccine development, drug delivery systems, and novel diagnostic biomarkers. This Special Issue seeks to compile original research articles and reviews on the biogenesis, molecular composition, physiological and pathological roles of microbial extracellular vesicles, as well as their potential as therapeutic targets and innovative biotechnological platforms.
Dr. Daria Nicolosi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbial extracellular vesicles
- virulence factors
- host–pathogen interaction
- drug delivery
- biomarkers
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