Screening for Genes Involved in Outer Membrane Vesicle Biogenesis in Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron

Evan J. Pardue, Mario F. Feldman

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Abstract

Bacteroides spp. are prominent gut commensals that are believed to modulate the intestinal environment, in part, by producing outer membrane vesicles (OMVs). Bacteroides OMVs have been ascribed many functions in vitro, but the genetic underpinnings behind OMV biogenesis and regulation are unclear. Understanding the mechanism of OMV biogenesis is required to determine the importance of Bacteroides OMVs in vivo. Here, we describe our methodology for screening Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron VPI-5482 to identify genes required for OMV biogenesis and regulation in a high-throughput format. This protocol is easily adaptable and can potentially be employed to further our knowledge of OMV biogenesis in other bacteria.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages57-71
Number of pages15
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2843
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • Bacteroides
  • Biogenesis
  • High-throughput screening
  • OMV

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