Algicidal bacteria-derived membrane vesicles as shuttles mediating cross-kingdom interactions between bacteria and algae

Authors: Yixin Li, Yuezhou Wang, Xiaolan Lin, Shuqian Sun, Anan Wu, Yintong Ge, Menghui Yuan, Jianhua Wang, Xianming Deng, Yun Tian

Published: 2024-08-07

DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adn4526

Source: Full article

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Abstract

Bacterial membrane vesicles (BMVs) are crucial biological vehicles for facilitating interspecies and interkingdom interactions. However, the extent and mechanisms of BMV involvement in bacterial-algal communication remain elusive. This study provides evidence of BMVs delivering cargos to targeted microalgae. Membrane vesicles (MVs) from