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ArticleJournal of nanobiotechnology2025

TRPC6-targeted dexamethasone nanobubbles with ultrasound-guided theranostics for adriamycin-induced nephropathy.

Lin Wu, Yang Liu, Ziqi Fu, Honglei Guo, Kang Liu, Jiafa Ren, Zhimin Huang, Fang Yang, Huijuan Mao

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Article in Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Lin Wu *Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, P.R. China.
Yang Liu *State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China.
Ziqi Fu *Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, P.R. China.
Honglei GuoDepartment of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, P.R. China.
Kang LiuDepartment of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, P.R. China.
Jiafa RenDepartment of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, P.R. China.
Zhimin Huang *Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, P.R. China. hzm-yg@163.com.
Fang Yang *State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, P. R. China. yangfang2080@seu.edu.cn.
Huijuan Mao *Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, P.R. China. maohuijuan72@njmu.edu.cn.

Funding

the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82470766
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGlucocorticoid (GC) intolerance and systemic toxicity pose significant challenges in the treatment of primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS), underscoring the urgent need for targeted therapies that maximize efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. To address these challenges, we developed TRPC6-targeted dexamethasone-loaded nanobubbles (Dex@NBs-TRPC6)-an innovative therapeutic platform that enables selective podocyte delivery alongside real-time monitoring capabilities.

resultsThe Dex@NBs-TRPC6 nanobubble system comprises polyethylene glycol-modified lipid vesicles encapsulating dexamethasone (Dex), conjugated with TRPC6-specific antibody for precise podocyte targeting delivery. Comprehensive in vivo and in vitro evaluations demonstrated the robust kidney and podocyte-targeting capabilities of Dex@NBs-TRPC6. Functional assays in mouse podocyte cells revealed that Dex@NBs-TRPC6 significantly outperformed free Dex and non-targeted nanobubbles (Dex@NBs) in mitigating cell apoptosis and inflammation. In an adriamycin-induced mouse nephropathy model, Dex@NBs-TRPC6, administered at half the dosage of free Dex, markedly alleviated proteinuria, glomerular and tubular damage, renal apoptosis, inflammation and fibrosis. Notably, Dex@NBs-TRPC6 attenuated the overexpression of hepatic gluconeogenic genes PCK1 and GCP6, a common adverse effect associated with Dex. Furthermore, leveraging the acoustic response properties of Dex@NBs-TRPC6, this delivery system integrates ultrasound imaging capabilities, enabling real-time visualization and therapeutic monitoring.

conclusionsBy simultaneously enhancing therapeutic efficacy, minimizing systemic toxicity, and enabling personalized imaging-guided treatment, Dex@NBs-TRPC6 introduces a transformative approach to GC-based renal therapy.

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DexamethasoneDoxorubicinKidney DiseasesTheranostic NanomedicineTRPC6 Cation ChannelAnimalsApoptosisDisease Models, AnimalDrug Delivery SystemsHumansKidneyMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLPodocytesUltrasonographyDexamethasoneDoxorubicinTRPC6 Cation ChannelTrpc6 protein, mouse

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PMID40448086
PMCPMC12124086

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