Biomimetic Salmonella: A Next-Generation Therapeutic Vector?

Trends Microbiol. 2016 Nov;24(11):850-852. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2016.08.007. Epub 2016 Sep 7.

Abstract

Designing bacterial vectors for cancer therapy represents a major challenge. Recent studies have explored novel strategies to balance benefit and safety. A study by Mercado-Lubo et al. has developed a next-generation concept combining bacterial properties with nanoparticles, demonstrating efficacy in combination with chemotherapeutics.

Keywords: Salmonella Typhimurium; Salmonella-mediated tumor therapy; SipA; nanoparticles.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins / pharmacology
  • Biological Therapy / methods
  • Biomimetics / methods*
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods*
  • Drug Therapy
  • Microfilament Proteins / pharmacology
  • Nanomedicine / methods*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Nanoparticles / therapeutic use
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Organisms, Genetically Modified
  • Salmonella typhimurium / cytology*
  • Salmonella typhimurium / genetics

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • SipA protein, Salmonella