Mapping bacterial extracellular vesicle research: insights, best practices and knowledge gaps

Nele De Langhe, Sofie Van Dorpe, Niké Guilbert, Amélie Vander Cruyssen, Quentin Roux, Sarah Deville, Sándor Dedeyne, Philippe Tummers, Hannelore Denys, Linos Vandekerckhove, Olivier De Wever and An Hendrix ()
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Nele De Langhe: Ghent University
Sofie Van Dorpe: Ghent University
Niké Guilbert: Ghent University
Amélie Vander Cruyssen: Ghent University
Quentin Roux: Ghent University
Sarah Deville: Ghent University
Sándor Dedeyne: Ghent University
Philippe Tummers: Ghent University Hospital
Hannelore Denys: Cancer Research Institute Ghent
Linos Vandekerckhove: Ghent University
Olivier De Wever: Ghent University
An Hendrix: Ghent University

Nature Communications, 2024, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-13

Abstract: Abstract Bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) enable communication between bacteria and their natural habitats, including multicellular organisms such as humans. Consequently, the study of BEVs has rapidly gained attention with recent research raising the prospect of developing BEVs as biomarkers and treatments to manage (mal)functioning of natural habitats. Although diverse technologies are available, the composition of their source, their heterogeneity in biophysical and biochemical features, and their multifaceted cargo composition challenges the analysis of BEVs. To map current practices in BEV research, we analyzed 845 publications released in 2015–2021, reporting 3338 BEV-related experiments. The extracted data are accessible via the publicly available EV-TRACK knowledgebase ( https://evtrack.org/ ). We identify the need for transparent reporting, delineate knowledge gaps, outline available best practices and define areas in need of guidance to ensure advances in BEV research and accelerate BEV applications.

Date: 2024
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