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Exploring extracellular vesicles in zoonotic helminth biology: implications for diagnosis, therapeutic and delivery

Authors :
Abdul Qadeer
Abdul Wajid
Hafiz Abdul Rafey
Saqib Nawaz
Sawar Khan
Sajid Ur Rahman
Khalid J. Alzahrani
Muhammad Zahoor Khan
Mohammad Nafi Solaiman Alsabi
Hanif Ullah
Sher Zaman Safi
Zanxian Xia
Muhammad Zahoor
Source :
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol 14 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2024.

Abstract

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have emerged as key intercellular communication and pathogenesis mediators. Parasitic organisms’ helminths, cause widespread infections with significant health impacts worldwide. Recent research has shed light on the role of EVs in the lifecycle, immune evasion, and disease progression of these parasitic organisms. These tiny membrane-bound organelles including microvesicles and exosomes, facilitate the transfer of proteins, lipids, mRNAs, and microRNAs between cells. EVs have been isolated from various bodily fluids, offering a potential diagnostic and therapeutic avenue for combating infectious agents. According to recent research, EVs from helminths hold great promise in the diagnosis of parasitic infections due to their specificity, early detection capabilities, accessibility, and the potential for staging and monitoring infections, promote intercellular communication, and are a viable therapeutic tool for the treatment of infectious agents. Exploring host-parasite interactions has identified promising new targets for diagnostic, therapy, and vaccine development against helminths. This literature review delves into EVS’s origin, nature, biogenesis, and composition in these parasitic organisms. It also highlights the proteins and miRNAs involved in EV release, providing a comprehensive summary of the latest findings on the significance of EVs in the biology of helminths, promising targets for therapeutic and diagnostic biomarkers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22352988
Volume :
14
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.72e5946838774836a66d42b211ab5972
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1424838