Separation and Characterization of Heterogeneity Among Various Sizes of Outer Membrane Vesicles Derived from the Probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917

Quick Facts

  • Publication title: Separation and Characterization of Heterogeneity Among Various Sizes of Outer Membrane Vesicles Derived from the Probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917
  • Journal: Membranes (Basel)
  • Year: 2025
  • DOI: 10.3390/membranes15050141
  • PMID/PMCID: 40422751; PMC12113494

Research overview

To address this knowledge gap, we developed a membrane filtration method to isolate EcN-derived OMVs of varying sizes. OMVs contain various biologically active substances from their parent bacteria, such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Key findings

Outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) are extracellular vesicles secreted by Gram-negative bacteria with diameters of 20-250 nm.

OMVs contain various biologically active substances from their parent bacteria, such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) is a Gram-negative probiotic that resides in the human intestine.

EcN-derived OMVs are pivotal in modulating intestinal immune responses.

Echo Biotech Role

Echo Biotech contributed EV isolation and purification; the study also used or cited Exosupur®.

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Related services and capabilities: EV Isolation & Purification, Research Reagent / Product Supply

Related products or reagents: Exosupur® EV Isolation/Purification Kit

References

Original publication: Separation and Characterization of Heterogeneity Among Various Sizes of Outer Membrane Vesicles Derived from the Probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 Membranes. 2025. DOI: 10.3390/membranes15050141. PMID/PMCID: 40422751; PMC12113494.