Tiny but mighty: bacterial membrane vesicles in food biotechnological applications.
Curr Opin Biotechnol
; 49: 179-184, 2018 02.
Article
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ABSTRACT
Membrane vesicle (MV) production is observed in all domains of life. Evidence of MV production accumulated in recent years among bacterial species involved in fermentation processes. These studies revealed MV composition, biological functions and properties, which made us recognize the potential of MVs in food applications as delivery vehicles of various compounds to other bacteria or the human host. Moreover, MV producing strains can deliver benefits as probiotics or starters in fermentation processes. Next to the natural production of MVs, we also highlight possible methods for artificial generation of bacterial MVs and cargo loading to enhance their applicability. We believe that a more in-depth understanding of bacterial MVs opens new avenues for their exploitation in biotechnological applications.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Bactérias
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Membrana Celular
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Vesículas Extracelulares
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Microbiologia de Alimentos
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Opin Biotechnol
Assunto da revista:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda