Latest Update on Outer Membrane Vesicles and Their Role in Horizontal Gene Transfer: A Mini-Review
Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are spherical, lipid-based nano-structures, which are released by Gram-negative bacteria in both in vitro and in vivo conditions. The size and composition of OMVs depend on not only the producer bacterial species but also cells belonging to the same strain. The mechani...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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Series: | Membranes |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/13/11/860 |