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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2024

Sustained release of 5-aminosalicylic acid from azoreductase-responsive polymeric prodrugs for prolonged colon-targeted colitis therapy.

Sicheng Tang, Wenchao Wang, Yijian Wang, Yuhan Gao, Keke Dai, Wenjing Zhang, Xudong Wu, Xiaodie Yuan, Chaofan Jin, Xingjie Zan 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 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. From triggers to interfaces: polymer-stabilized nano-co-crystals for robust mesalazine delivery in UC.Daru : journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences · 2026
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Authors and funding

12 authors.

Sicheng Tang *School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, School of Biomedical Engineering, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, Zhejiang, China. sichengtang@ucas.ac.cn.
Wenchao Wang *Department of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
Yijian WangDepartment of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
Yuhan GaoUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou Institute, Wenzhou, 325001, Zhejiang, China.
Keke DaiDepartment of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
Wenjing ZhangDepartment of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
Xudong WuDepartment of Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
Xiaodie YuanUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou Institute, Wenzhou, 325001, Zhejiang, China.
Chaofan JinUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou Institute, Wenzhou, 325001, Zhejiang, China.
Xingjie ZanUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou Institute, Wenzhou, 325001, Zhejiang, China.
Limeng ZhuUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou Institute, Wenzhou, 325001, Zhejiang, China. zhulimeng@ucas.ac.cn.
Wujun GengOujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325001, Zhejiang, China. gengwujun@126.com.

Funding

Science and Technology Plan Project of Wenzhou Municipality 2023Y0847University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou Institute WIUCASQD2021046Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China LQ24H120002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a challenging inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder, whose therapies encounter limitations in overcoming insufficient colonic retention and rapid systemic clearance. In this study, we report an innovative polymeric prodrug nanoformulation for targeted UC treatment through sustained 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) delivery. Amphiphilic polymer-based 13.5 nm micelles were engineered to incorporate azo-linked 5-ASA prodrug motifs, enabling cleavage via colonic azoreductases. In vitro, micelles exhibited excellent stability under gastric/intestinal conditions while demonstrating controlled 5-ASA release over 24 h in colonic fluids. Orally administered micelles revealed prolonged 24-h retention and a high accumulation within inflamed murine colonic tissue. At an approximately 60% dose reduction from those most advanced recent studies, the platform halted DSS colitis progression and outperformed standard 5-ASA therapy through a 77-97% suppression of inflammatory markers. Histological analysis confirmed intact colon morphology and restored barrier protein expression. This integrated prodrug nanoformulation addresses limitations in colon-targeted UC therapy through localized bioactivation and tailored pharmacokinetics, suggesting the potential of nanotechnology-guided precision delivery to transform disease management.

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ColitisColonDelayed-Action PreparationsMesalamineMicellesNitroreductasesPolymersProdrugsAnimalsColitis, UlcerativeMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNADH, NADPH OxidoreductasesazoreductaseDelayed-Action PreparationsMesalamineMicellesNADH, NADPH OxidoreductasesNitroreductasesPolymersProdrugsColonic targetingDrug deliveryPolymeric prodrugSustained releaseUlcerative colitis

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PMID39103846
PMCPMC11302195

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