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ArticleJournal of materials science. Materials in medicine2025

Nanocomposite hydrogel incorporating Arnica montana extract, propolis-loaded chitosan nanoparticles, and menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells for allergic rhinitis therapy.

Kun Liang, Bo Zhao, Jun Wang, Xin Wang, Xuli Zhu, Saeed Rohani, Zhibin Li, Ben Ye

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Kun LiangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Bo ZhaoDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Jun WangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Xin WangDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Xuli ZhuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Saeed RohaniDepartment of tissue engineering, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
Zhibin LiDepartment of Urology and Transplantation Surgery, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, China. nickylzb@sina.com.
Ben YeDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.

Funding

Science and Technology Talent Support Program Project of Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital 2022JY-31
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common inflammatory condition requiring innovative therapeutic approaches. This study introduces a nanocomposite hydrogel system combining Arnica montana extract and propolis-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (AMEPROCNPs) with menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MenSCs), designed for sustained delivery and enhanced mucosal healing. The system demonstrated biocompatibility, effective drug release, and strong mucoadhesion. In vitro studies showed marked reductions in pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α, alongside significant cytoprotection against oxidative stress. In vivo, the optimized formulation (HYDROMenSC-CNP-8) substantially alleviated AR symptoms and significantly downregulated key Th2-associated cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13) and TNF-α, while upregulating IFN-γ levels, comparable to Fluticasone Propionate. These results suggest that the AMEPROCNPs-loaded MenSC-collagen hydrogel represents a promising, safe, and effective alternative to current AR therapies. Furthermore, this system holds potential for broader application in treating other inflammatory and allergic diseases.

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ArnicaChitosanHydrogelsMesenchymal Stem CellsNanocompositesPlant ExtractsPropolisRhinitis, AllergicAnimalsCytokinesFemaleHumansMenstruationMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationNanoparticlesChitosanCytokinesHydrogelsPlant ExtractsPropolis

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PMCPMC12518367

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