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ArticleInternational journal of pharmaceutics: X2025

Oral delivery of chitosan/hyaluronic-acid-coated milk-derived exosomes for ulcerative-colitis amelioration.

Chao Deng, Xinyi Cheng, Qingying Sun, Yeliaman Yeerbolati, Rui Zheng, Youyi Liu, Ying Yao, Yanbing Shen, Kewei Wang, Jianfeng Huang

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Article in International journal of pharmaceutics: X, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors.

Chao DengWuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Xinyi ChengWuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Qingying SunWuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Yeliaman YeerbolatiWuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Rui ZhengWuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Youyi LiuWuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Ying YaoWuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Affiliated Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214002, PR China.
Yanbing ShenAffiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Kewei WangAffiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
Jianfeng HuangAffiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Restoring intestinal-barrier homeostasis is crucial in treating ulcerative colitis (UC). Milk-derived exosomes, known for their potent biological properties, hold promise in promoting intestinal-barrier repair. However, their stability and targeting ability during gastrointestinal transit remain challenging. To address this, we engineered exosomes via layer-by-layer (LBL) encapsulation, enhancing their stability, controlled release, and targeted delivery. In a C57BL/6 J mouse model of UC induced by dextran sulfate sodium, oral administration of LBL-encapsulated milk-derived exosomes (LBL-Exos) significantly improved the intestinal barrier, including the physical, mucus, and immune barriers, thereby effectively alleviating the symptoms of UC, even at half the exosome dosage. These effects were also associated with reduced apoptosis and inhibition of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. This study demonstrates the therapeutic potential of engineered milk-derived exosomes in UC treatment, offering a promising approach for treating colitis and paving the way for the broader use of natural exosomes in related diseases.

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Anti-inflammatory activityExosomesIntestinal barrierLayer-by-layerUC therapy

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PMCPMC12670576

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