ArticleRedox biology2025
Quantum sensing of free radicals in macrophages reveals early autophagy-lysosome regulation in an atherosclerosis cell model.
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- Biomaterials Promote the Regression of Atherosclerotic Plaque by Regulating Cell Behavior.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
Atherosclerosis is the predominant cause of death in industrialized countries and is on track to become the foremost cause of death worldwide. Free radicals play a crucial role in regulating the degradation system in macrophages within plaques which lead to complications in atherosclerosis. They are linked to the decline of autophagy-lysosomes and plaque progression. However, their specific production sites and timing remain unclear. To investigate free radical production in the macrophage autophagy-lysosome system's response to stress, we employed nanodiamond-based quantum sensing. By incubating RAW 264.7 macrophages with nanodiamonds and oxidized low-density lipoprotein, we observed colocalization of nanodiamonds with oxLDL in the autophagy-lysosomal system. Quantum sensing was then applied to sense free radical production in the surrounding area. Our findings revealed a decrease in spin lattice relaxation (T1) times (more free radicals), with a 36.7 % and 31.8 % rise at 0.5 and 4 h of oxLDL incubation compared to controls. Additionally, we observed the nuclear translocation of transcriptional factor EB (TFEB), the master transcriptional regulator of autophagy-lysosomal biogenesis. This suggests the initiation of an autophagy-lysosomal program, which enhanced the cell's degradative capacity. Consequently, T1 values firstly increased after 1h. At 4h, a significant TFEB nuclear translocation was observed, leading to the increase of T1 values by 8.2 % and 20.3 % at 6 and 8 h, respectively, compared to the 4-h mark.
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