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ArticleMaterials today. Bio2025

Enhanced inhibition of neuronal ferroptosis and regulation of microglial polarization with multifunctional traditional Chinese medicine active ingredients-based selenium nanoparticles for treating spinal cord injury.

Luoqi Mai, Jinggong Liu, Huimei Wu, Hongshen Wang, Zhidong Lin, Siyuan Rao, Wenxi Sun, Aowei Tan, Yongpeng Lin, Bolai Chen

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  7. Sappanone A Promotes Motor Function Recovery in Spinal Cord Injury Mice by Inhibiting Microglial M1 Polarization via Activation of the Keap1/Nrf2 Pathway.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Luoqi MaiGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Jinggong LiuState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Huimei WuGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Hongshen WangOrthopedics Department, The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Zhidong LinOrthopedics Department, The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Siyuan RaoOrthopedics Department, The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Wenxi SunGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Aowei TanGuangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Yongpeng LinState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
Bolai ChenState Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome, The Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition that results in the loss of sensory and motor functions. The complex pathogenesis of SCI contributes to the limited availability of effective therapies. Two major factors exacerbating secondary injury in SCI are neuronal ferroptosis and microglial inflammatory polarization. Tanshinone IIA (TSIIA) has demonstrated a significant anti-ferroptosis effect by inhibiting lipid peroxidation, while tetramethylpyrazine (TMP) exhibits remarkable anti-inflammatory properties by promoting the shift of microglial polarization from the M1 to the M2 phenotype. However, most drugs currently under development primarily target a single aspect of this multifaceted condition, which is insufficient for comprehensive treatment. Selenium nanoparticles have emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy due to their ability to encapsulate various agents, effectively targeting diverse pathophysiological mechanisms while offering favorable water solubility and low toxicity. In this study, we developed a novel nanocarrier functionalized with astragalus polysaccharide (APS) and loaded with TSIIA and TMP. Results from both

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FerroptosisMicroglial polarizationSelenium nanoparticlesSpinal cord injuryTraditional Chinese medicine

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PMID40270889
PMCPMC12017924

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