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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2024

Smart osteoclasts targeted nanomedicine based on amorphous CaCO

Biao Yu, Qianmin Gao, Shihao Sheng, Fengjin Zhou, Zhen Geng, Yan Wei, Hao Zhang, Yan Hu, Sicheng Wang, Jianping Huang and 2 more

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Article in Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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24 citing papers in PubMed.

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12 authors.

Biao Yu *Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Qianmin Gao *Institute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Shihao Sheng *Department of Orthopedics Trauma, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
Fengjin Zhou *Department of Orthopedics, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiao Tong University, Xi'an, 710000, China.
Zhen GengInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Yan WeiInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Hao ZhangInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Yan HuInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China.
Sicheng WangInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China. w.s.c@sina.com.
Jianping HuangSchool of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China. dr.hjp@163.com.
Mengmeng LiInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China. mengmengli@shu.edu.cn.
Jiacan SuInstitute of Translational Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China. jiacansu@shu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82230071Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipality 22ZR1423400Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 23141900600
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOsteoporosis is characterized by an imbalance in bone homeostasis, resulting in the excessive dissolution of bone minerals due to the acidified microenvironment mediated by overactive osteoclasts. Oroxylin A (ORO), a natural flavonoid, has shown potential in reversing osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. The limited water solubility and lack of targeting specificity hinder the effective accumulation of Oroxylin A within the pathological environment of osteoporosis.

resultsOsteoclasts' microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles are prepared by incorporating Oroxylin A with amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) and coated with glutamic acid hexapeptide-modified phospholipids, aiming at reinforcing the drug delivery efficiency as well as therapeutic effect. The obtained smart nanoparticles, coined as OAPLG, could instantly neutralize acid and release Oroxylin A in the extracellular microenvironment of osteoclasts. The combination of Oroxylin A and ACC synergistically inhibits osteoclast formation and activity, leading to a significant reversal of systemic bone loss in the ovariectomized mice model.

conclusionThe work highlights an intelligent nanoplatform based on ACC for spatiotemporally controlled release of lipophilic drugs, and illustrates prominent therapeutic promise against osteoporosis.

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Bone ResorptionOsteoporosisAnimalsBone and BonesCell DifferentiationMiceNanomedicineOsteoclastsAcidic microenvironmentOroxylin AOsteoporosispH responsivenessSynergistic therapy

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PMCPMC10996086

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