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ReviewBiomaterials translational2025

Engineering strategies and biomedical applications of bacterial extracellular vesicles.

Xuying Liang, Qianbei Li, Lei Zheng, Bo Situ

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Review in Biomaterials translational, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. [Preparation of HLYVSPW peptide-displaying outer membrane vesicles and validation of their in vitro targeting effects on triple-negative breast cancer cells].Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Xuying LiangDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
Qianbei LiDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
Lei ZhengDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
Bo SituDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) are emerging as promising therapeutic agents and drug delivery vehicles due to their unique properties. These nanoscale vesicles possess stable membrane structure and naturally encapsulate a variety of bioactive molecules, making them versatile tools in biomedical applications. However, clinical translation of BEVs faces challenges such as insufficient display of disease-specific antigens, excessive toxicity, and rapid clearance. Addressing these issues is crucial for the clinical translation of BEVs. In this review, we discuss recent advances in BEV engineering strategies aimed at addressing these limitations and expanding their therapeutic applications. We highlight approaches for loading exogenous cargo into BEVs, detoxification strategies, and the latest progress in the application of engineered BEVs for treating infectious diseases, cancer, and other disorders. Despite promising preclinical results, clinical translation is hindered by safety concerns, standardisation difficulties, and scalability issues. Future research should focus on optimising detoxification processes, establishing global standardisation, and improving production methods to facilitate successful clinical translation of engineered BEVs. This review provides insights into the current status and future perspectives of BEV engineering for therapeutic applications.

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Bacterial extracellular vesiclesDisease treatmentEngineeringVaccine

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PMID41189688
PMCPMC12582082

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