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ArticleNature nanotechnology2025

A bioinspired polymeric membrane-enclosed insulin crystal achieves long-term, self-regulated drug release for type 1 diabetes therapy.

Jianchang Xu, Yang Zhang, Sheng Zhao, Juan Zhang, Yanfang Wang, Wei Liu, Kangfan Ji, Guangzheng Xu, Ping Wen, Xinwei Wei and 10 more

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Article in Nature nanotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Biomimetic materials for medical applications.Chinese medical journal · 2026
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  8. Materials and System Design for Self-Decision Bioelectronic Systems.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2026
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  9. [Advances in injectable and transdermal glucose-responsive insulin delivery systems].Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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20 authors.

Jianchang Xu *State Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yang Zhang *State Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Sheng ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Juan ZhangState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yanfang WangState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Wei LiuState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Kangfan JiState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Guangzheng XuState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Ping WenState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-7810-0527
Xinwei WeiState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3058-2817
Shaoqian MeiState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Leihao LuState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yuejun YaoState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Feng LiuState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Yufei MaState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Jiahuan YouState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Jianqing GaoJinhua Institute of Zhejiang University, Jinhua, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1052-7060
John B BuseDepartment of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9723-3876
Jinqiang WangState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. jinqiang_wang@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0048-838X
Zhen GuState Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. guzhen@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2947-4456

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 32471374
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The nuclear envelope serves as a highly regulated gateway for macromolecule exchange between the nucleus and cytoplasm in eukaryotes. Here we have developed a cell nucleus-mimicking polymeric membrane-enclosed system for long and self-regulated therapy. A polymeric nano-membrane with nanopores is conformally synthesized in situ on the surface of each insulin crystal, ensuring sustained, adjustable and zero-order drug release kinetics. Glucose- and β-hydroxybutyrate-dually sensitive microdomains are integrated into the nano-membranes. Under a normal state, the microdomains are uncharged and the channel is narrow enough to block insulin outflow. Under hyperglycaemia and ketonaemia, microdomains convert the high glucose and β-hydroxybutyrate concentration signals to the negative electric potential of membranes, widening the nanopores with rapid insulin outflow. In type 1 diabetic mice and minipigs, this system can maintain normoglycaemia for longer than 1 month and 3 weeks, respectively, with validated glucose- and β-hydroxybutyrate-triggered insulin release. Such membrane-enclosed drug crystal/powder formulation provides a broad platform for long-acting controlled release.

Indexed as

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1Hypoglycemic AgentsInsulinPolymers3-Hydroxybutyric AcidAnimalsBlood GlucoseDelayed-Action PreparationsDiabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDrug LiberationGlucoseHumansMiceNanoporesSwineSwine, Miniature3-Hydroxybutyric AcidBlood GlucoseDelayed-Action PreparationsGlucoseHypoglycemic AgentsInsulinPolymers

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