Guest Lecture on Mechanistic and Functional Insights into Interkingdom Communication by Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles by Prof. Meta Kuehn
On the 7th of January 2025, Professor Meta Quin from Duke University shared insights on bacterial extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their role in infectious diseases. She discussed EV production, its function in bacterial survival, antimicrobial resistance, and immune modulation.
Key topics included:
Vesicle Protection: EVs shield bacteria from antibiotics and phages.
Immune Modulation: EVs influence host immune responses and gene transfer.
Plant Interaction & Biocontrol: EVs protect plants and show potential as biocontrol agents.
Vaccine Potential: OMVs could serve as vaccine platforms despite endotoxin concerns.
The lecture highlighted EVs' diverse roles and future research opportunities in medicine and agriculture.
This guest lecture is available on YouTube: