JUL 28, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Escherichia coli outer membrane vesicles: Bacterial virulence, antibiotic resistance, host interactions, and applications in biomedical platforms.
Virulence
This is a narrative review synthesizing existing literature on E. coli OMV biology, mechanisms, and potential applications; it raises research questions and identifies translational opportunities rather than reporting original experimental results or definitive clinical evidence.
Reported
OMV diameter range20 to 400 nm
Prevalence of ST131 lineages amon…50–70%