Protein and small non‐coding RNA‐enriched extracellular vesicles are released by the pathogenic blood fluke <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i>

Abstract

The identification of S. mansoni EVs and the combinatorial protein/sncRNA characterization of their cargo signifies that an important new participant in the complex biology underpinning schistosome/host interactions has now been discovered. Further work defining the role of these schistosomula EVs and the function/stability of intra- and extra-vesicular sncRNA components presents tremendous opportunities for developing novel schistosomiasis diagnostics or interventions.