journal article·2026-03Open access

Bioengineered Bacterial Vesicles and Biomimetic Hybrids Eliminate Biofilms and Balance the Gut Microbiome

Leila Pourtalebi Jahromi, Benedikt Kronast, Jennifer Munkert, Lorenzo Sana, Marcus Koch, Heike Danzer, Sirka Dormeyer, Shuhan Jiang, Fabian Herrmann, Matthias Weiler, Anna Kashkanova, Vahid Sandoghdar, Mario M. Zaiss, Gregor Fuhrmann

Small· Volume 22· Issue 16

Abstract

Abstract Antibiotic‐resistant pathogens are a global health challenge, necessitating innovative solutions beyond conventional antibiotics. This study introduces biomimetic nanocarriers ‐ hybrids of bacteriomimetic liposomes and biocompatible Myxobacteria outer‐membrane vesicles (OMVs) ‐ as tunable platforms for targeted antibiotic delivery. Comparative analyses of their physicochemical properties and interactions with immune cells, intestinal epithelium, and biofilm‐forming pathogens reveal distinct advantages. Hybrids excel at delivering antibiotics to intracellular targets, while Myxobacteria OMVs, particularly those of strain SBSr 073, evade immune clearance and prolong extracellular drug exposure. To support clinical translation, this study optimizes antibiotic encapsulation methods for SBSr 073 OMVs and evaluates the short‐ and long‐term impact of Cystobacter ferrugineus 23 strain OMVs on the gut microbiome in mice. Summing up, this study highlights the promise of Myxobacteria OMVs and their biomimetic hybrids as versatile tools for treating Gram‐negative biofilm‐forming pathogens. These findings underscore the potential of bioengineered and biomimetic drug carriers for combating antimicrobial resistance and pave the way for their translation toward difficult‐to‐treat infections.
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OpenAlex topics: Bacteriophages and microbial interactions · Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing · Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

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Affiliations

Friedrich‐Alexander‐Universität Erlangen‐Nürnberg Faculty of Science Department of Biology Pharmaceutical Biology Staudtstr. 5 91058 Erlangen Germany

INM‐Leibniz‐Institute for New Materials 66123 Saarbrücken Germany

Institute for Physical Process Technology Saarland University of Applied Sciences Göbenstr. 40 66117 Saarbrücken Germany

Department of Internal Medicine 3 Rheumatology and Immunology Friedrich‐Alexander‐Universiät Erlangen‐Nürnberg (FAU) and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen 91054 Erlangen Germany

Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie (DZI) Friedrich‐Alexander‐University Erlangen‐Nürnberg (FAU) and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen 91054 Erlangen Germany

Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light 91058 Erlangen Germany

Max‐Planck‐Zentrum für Physik und Medizin 91054 Erlangen Germany

Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology and Phytochemistry University of Münster 48149 Münster Germany

Department of Physics Friedrich‐Alexander‐Universität Erlangen‐Nürnberg 91058 Erlangen Germany

Institute of Virology University of Münster 48149 Münster Germany

FAU NeW Friedrich‐Alexander‐Universität Erlangen‐Nürnberg 91058 Erlangen Germany

Funding

Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung · H2020 European Research Council

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