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Multi-dimensional donor engineering of NIR-II AIEgens for multimodal phototheranostics of orthotopic breast cancer

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123193

Tao Yuan , Jie Cui , Jun Zhu , Ju Mei , Dong Wang , Jianli Hua

“One-for-all” multimodal phototheranostic agents, which integrate multiple photodiagnostic and phototherapeutic functionalities into a single component, have emerged as promising platforms for advancing cancer treatment. Among these, agents featuring second near-infrared (NIR-II) emission are particularly appealing due to their superior tissue penetration depth and high signal-to-background ratio (SBR). However, most reported NIR-II fluorophores suffer from severely imbalanced radiative and non-radiative excited-state energy dissipation in biological environments, resulting in extremely low fluorescence quantum yields (QYs) and limited diagnostic efficacy. This highlights the urgent need for innovative molecular design strategies to develop high-performance NIR-II “one-for-all” multimodal phototheranostic agents. Herein, we present, for the first time, a multi-dimensional donor engineering protocol that optimizes donor design at the molecular, aggregated, and solvent-interaction levels. By introducing 2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl groups into the diphenylamine indeno[1,2-b]thiophene donor unit, we developed a donor-acceptor-donor (D-A-D) type NIR-II aggregation-induced emission-active luminogen (AIEgen), i.e. OPITBT. When formulated into nanoparticles (NPs), OPITBT NPs exhibited a 16-fold enhancement in fluorescence QY compared to OPITBT in tetrahydrofuran, along with excellent photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE) and acceptable type-I reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. When further fabricated into tumor-targeting NPs, the resulted OPITBT-R NPs effectively eliminated orthotopic breast cancer through fluorescence-photoacoustic-photothermal multimodal imaging-guided photodynamic-photothermal synergistic therapy under single 808 nm laser irradiation. Notably, the exceptional NIR-II fluorescence brightness of OPITBT-R NPs enables high-resolution NIR-IIb whole-body vascular imaging in living mice. This work provides a versatile strategy to enhance radiative dissipation of NIR-II fluorophores for balanced phototheranostic performance and advances the development of “one-for-all” phototheranostic systems.

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Immunogenic cuproptosis in cancer immunotherapy via an in situ cuproptosis-inducing system

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123201

Jiehan Li , Ge Zhang , Zhao Sun , Meimei Jiang , Guiyun Jia , Hao Liu , Nannan Liu , Liyang Shi , Lingling Zhang , Liming Nie , Yingjie Zhang , Yang Fu

Cell death-based therapies combined with immunotherapy have great potential in cancer therapy. To further explore and apply the combined therapies, the immunogenicity of different cell death modes in colorectal cancer (CRC) was evaluated by a cause-and-effect framework encompassing 12 cell death modes. Results show robust correlations among cuproptosis, immunogenic cell death (ICD) and immunity in CRC, as observed in our in-house and other independent cohorts, which are substantiated by in vitro and in vivo experiments. Subsequent investigations demonstrate that cuproptosis induces endoplasmic reticulum stress, leading to the release of damage-associated molecular patterns from CRC cells and triggering the maturation of antigen-presenting cells. Moreover, for in vivo therapeutic approaches, an in situ cuproptosis-inducing system was devised, which can further strengthen the effects of immune cells. Through the combined analysis including single-cell RNA sequencing, cuproptosis is shown to mobilize cytotoxic T lymphocytes and M1 macrophages within the tumor microenvironment (TME). Additionally, co-treatment with Imiquimod, the TLR7 agonist, augments the anti-tumor immune responses induced by cuproptosis. Overall, we provide compelling evidence that cuproptosis induces ICD thus fostering an inflammatory TME, and the cuproptosis-based delivery system further promotes this inflammatory environment, demonstrating considerable potential for enhancing tumor therapy efficacy.

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Novel “hot spring”-mimetic scaffolds for sequential neurovascular network reconstruction and osteoporosis reversion

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123191

Yanan Zhao , Jiawei Liu , Liangcong Hu , Xiaokang Yao , Rong Tu , Takashi Goto , Lianmeng Zhang , Xiaopei Wu , Guohui Liu , Honglian Dai

Neurovascular network damage and excessive hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) accumulation are the main obstacles for osteoporotic bone defect repair. It is extremely essential to endow the implants with sequential neuroangiogenesis promotion and osteoporosis pathological microenvironment improvement. Hot springs exhibits excellent facilitation on angiogenesis and bone regeneration due to abundant minerals, trace elements and modest thermal stimulation. Inspired by the hot spring effect, we propose a novel porous photothermal calcium magnesium phosphate bone cement (MCPC) compounded with manganese-substituted Fe₃O₄ (Mn_xFe_3-xO₄), which is perfused by temperature-responsive PLGA hydrogel loaded with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and nerve growth factor (NGF). At the initial stage of implantation, Mn_xFe_3-xO₄ scavenges excessive H₂O₂ under the heat stimulation triggered by near-infrared (NIR) light, and the factors are released from the hydrogel that stimulate the impaired neurovascular network reconstruction; at the later stage, the continuous hot spring effect maintains mild thermal stimulation and sustained release of bioactive ions (Ca²⁺, Mn²⁺, Mg²⁺ and PO₄³⁻), which inhibits osteoclast function and activity, and promotes osteogenic differentiation and mineralization. The osteoporotic bone defect model in ovariectomized (OVX) rats further verifies that a synergy effect of photothermal therapy and bioactive factors/ions significantly promotes neurovascular bone regeneration. It demonstrates that the hot spring mimetic effect possesses huge potential for the sequential treatment of osteoporosis bone defect.

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Mitigation of arteriosclerosis through transcriptional regulation of ferroptosis and lipid metabolism by magnesium

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123135

Han Yu , Changyi Zhou , Shi Yang , Jinlong Yu , Xiyue Zhang , Zhaojia Liang , Shuang Tan , Yang Song , Wenhui Wang , Yu Sun , Rui Zan , Hua Qiu , Li Shen , Xiaonong Zhang

Metallic cardiovascular stents are crucial for preventing atherosclerosis-induced infarction by offering mechanical support. However, the effects of metal ions released from these stents on atherosclerosis remain ambiguous. This study evaluates the potential impact posed by the degradation products of magnesium-based stents, with a focus on ferroptosis, a key mechanism driving atherosclerosis. Remarkably, our results demonstrate that Mg effectively inhibits ferroptosis in human umbilical vein endothelial cells and in murine, rat and rabbit models. Our studies reveal that magnesium ions impede the dephosphorylation of ERK proteins, thereby enhancing the expression of SLC7A11 and GCL proteins via activation of the MAPK pathway mechanistically. Additionally, magnesium ions downregulate ACSL4 protein expression, leading to decreased levels of acyl-CoA and ether-phospholipids. Eventually, multiple animal experiments indicate that biodegradable Mg stents can inhibit ferroptosis and decelerate the progression of arteriosclerosis, highlighting the therapeutic potential of Mg stents in treating arteriosclerosis.

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BBPs-functionalized tetrahedral framework nucleic acid hydrogel scaffold captures endogenous BMP-2 to promote bone regeneration

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123194

Wumeng Yin , Xingyu Chen , Long Bai , Yong Li , Wen Chen , Yueying Jiang , Yutian He , Yichen Yang , Yunfeng Lin , Taoran Tian , Xiaoxiao Cai

Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (BMP-2) is a key growth factor for inducing osteogenic differentiation and promoting bone remodeling. However, the exogenous application of delivery systems for BMP-2 has been hampered by various postoperative complications, poor stability and high price. Hence, in situ enrichment of endogenous BMP-2 is promising. The discovery of a small molecule BMP-2 binding peptide (BBP) that binds specifically to BMP-2 with high affinity lays the foundation for the construction of bioactive materials that capture endogenous BMP-2. In contrast, conventional enrichment strategies have low binding efficiency due to steric hindrance caused by the disordered arrangement of BBPs. Tetrahedral framework nucleic acid (tFNA) exhibits good editability and unique three-dimensional spatial structure that enables topological control of multivalent ligands in spatial distribution. The BBPs are further designed to be stably modified on tFNA (BBPs-tFNA) via click chemistry of the azide-alkyne addition to achieve the orderly arrangement of BBPs in spatial organization, to improve the binding efficiency of BMP-2. Therefore, in this study, BBPs-tFNA is modified on biocompatible hyaluronic acid methacryloyl (HAMA) to construct the functionalized bioactive composite hydrogel scaffolds, with the aim of achieving precise and efficient capture of endogenous BMP-2, stimulating osteogenic differentiation and promoting in situ osteogenesis for bone defect repair.

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Reprogramming peritoneal macrophages with outer membrane vesicle-coated PLGA nanoparticles for endometriosis prevention

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123198

Ning Wu , Ziwei Han , Wenxing Lv , Yanjuan Huang , Jingwen Zhu , Jinqi Deng , Qing Xue

Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects women of reproductive age. The current hormonal treatments are unsuitable for women who wish to conceive, highlighting the need for non-hormonal therapeutic alternatives. In this study, we engineered outer membrane vesicle (OMV)-coated poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles (OMV-NPs) as a potential therapy for endometriosis. These OMV-NPs were internalized by macrophages more efficiently than bacterial OMVs and preserved the immunostimulatory properties of OMVs. In vivo administration of OMV-NPs in mice achieved prolonged retention in the peritoneal cavity, with effective uptake by nearly 80 % of the peritoneal macrophages. Notably, treatment with OMV-NPs reprogrammed macrophages toward the M1 phenotype, resulting in a significant decrease in the M2 to M1 ratio within the peritoneal cavity and in endometriotic lesions. This shift from M2 to M1 was associated with reduced TGF-β1 production and suppressed myofibroblast activation, which led to substantial inhibition of endometriosis progression. Furthermore, immunohistochemical imaging of paired eutopic and ectopic endometrial tissues from endometriosis patients revealed a positive correlation between M2-polarized macrophages and fibrosis. This finding suggests that reprogramming macrophages with OMV-NPs could be a promising therapeutic approach for endometriosis.

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A Di-aptamer-functionalized scaffold promotes bone regeneration by facilitating the selective retention of MSCs and EPCs and then promoting crosstalk between osteogenesis and angiogenesis

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123197

Qiandong Yang , Jiangling Zhou , Ming Yang , Jiayi Wei , Yingtao Gui , Fan Yang , Sihao He , Juan Cai , Bo Yu , Qijie Dai , Zhenzhen Tang , Tianyong Hou

The crosstalk between osteogenesis and angiogenesis plays an important role in promoting the formation of a microenvironment that supports bone regeneration. This suggests that the retention of endogenous osteogenic and angiogenic cells in the bone defect area can promote tissue-engineered bone (TEB) osteogenesis and cell–cell interactions. In this study, a Di-Aptamer-functionalized HA/β-TCP (Di-Aptamer-H/T) scaffold was prepared by sequential modification of APTES and sulfo-SMCC and connected with aptamer HM69 and EPC1. We confirmed that aptamers HM69 and EPC1 can specifically identify mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), respectively. This process triggers the expression of adhesion-related genes in these cells and allows these cells to selectively stay coupled to Di-Aptamer-H/T. The osteogenic differentiation ability of MSCs treated with Di-Aptamer-H/T in vitro was significantly increased. Similarly, the ability of Di-Aptamer-H/T-treated EPCs to form blood vessels was also enhanced. Notably, the osteogenic and angiogenic abilities of cocultured MSCs and EPCs treated with the Di-Aptamer-H/T scaffold were significantly better than those of cells cultured individually. In vivo, the results of micro-CT angiography, H&E staining, Masson's staining and histochemical staining further confirmed that Di-Aptamer-H/T formed new bones and vessels more readily than those treated with a single aptamer linked to HA/β-TCP or with HA/β-TCP alone. In brief, our study demonstrated that crosstalk between osteogenesis and angiogenesis is promoted by the Di-Aptamer-H/T scaffold, which serves as a potential treatment strategy for bone defects and can improve outcomes.

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3D-printed multifunctional bilayer scaffold with sustained release of apoptotic extracellular vesicles and antibacterial coacervates for enhanced wound healing

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123196

Linli Jiang , Jia Dong , Minwen Jiang , Weiwei Tan , Yiwei Zeng , Xuanqi Liu , Pu Wang , Hejin Jiang , Jiajing Zhou , Xiaojing Liu , Hui Li , Lei Liu

Full-thickness skin defects pose significant challenges to physical and psychological health while traditional skin grafting techniques are associated with limitations. Herein, we present a 3D-printed multifunctional bilayer scaffold that incorporates apoptotic extracellular vesicles (ApoEVs) and antibacterial coacervates to prevent wound infection and promote wound healing. The ApoEVs were continuously released from the lower layer of the scaffold with large pores to promote angiogenesis and collagen deposition. Meanwhile, the pH-responsive curcumin-containing coacervates were released from the upper layer of the scaffold with dense pores to exert antibacterial and reactive oxygen species scavenging ability. In vivo experiments showed that the scaffold accelerated wound healing and improved healing quality by promoting a more organized collagen arrangement and reducing hyperplastic scar tissue. Furthermore, it effectively reduced hyperplastic scar tissue, resulting in a decrease in the average scar area from 73.3 % to 19.9 %. RNA sequencing analysis revealed that the scaffold upregulated genes associated with cell proliferation and downregulated genes related to inflammation, indicating its potential therapeutic applications for wound healing. This multifunctional bilayer scaffold represents a promising candidate for the treatment of full-thickness skin defects, offering rationales for designing skin scaffolds for regenerative medicine applications.

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Matrix-designed bright near-infrared fluorophores for precision peripheral nerve imaging

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123190

Antonio R. Montaño , Anas Masillati , Dani A. Szafran , Nourhan A. Shams , Grace E. Hubbell , Connor W. Barth , Summer L. Gibbs , Lei G. Wang

The FDA's recent approval of pafolacianine, the first molecular targeted contrast agent for fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS), signifies a remarkable milestone in precision medicine. This advance offers new hope for cancer patients by enabling guided removal of cancerous tissues, where completed surgical removal remains a consistent challenge without real-time intraoperative guidance. For optimal surgical outcomes, delicate nerve tissues must be preserved to maintain patient quality of life. Despite advances in the clinical translation pipeline, the development of clinically viable nerve-specific contrast agents for FGS remains a significant challenge. Herein, a medicinal chemistry-based matrix design strategy was applied to effectively generate a synthetic roadmap permitting management of nerve-specificity within the near-infrared (NIR) oxazine fluorophore family. Many of these newly developed fluorophores demonstrated robust nerve-specificity and superior safety profiles, while also offering spectral profiles that are compatible with the clinical surgical FGS infrastructure. Notably, improving observed brightness in vivo enabled exceptional visibility of buried nerve tissue, a priority during surgical procedures. Critically, the lead probe showed a large dosage safety window capable of generating substantial contrast at doses 100x lower than the maximum tolerated dose. Following clinical translation, such NIR nerve-specific fluorophores stand poised to significantly improve outcomes for surgical patients by improving identification and visualization of surface and buried nerve tissues in real time within the surgical arena.

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Cascade targeting selenium nanoparticles-loaded hydrogel microspheres for multifaceted antioxidant defense in osteoarthritis

IF 12.8 1区医学 Q1 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Biomaterials

Pub Date : 2025-02-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123195

Jiacheng Liu , Junyan Liu , Senrui Liu , Pengcheng Xiao , Chengcheng Du , Jingdi Zhan , Zhuolin Chen , Lu Chen , Ke Li , Wei Huang , Yiting Lei

Selenium (Se) deficiency is a critical factor contributing to the imbalance of redox homeostasis in chondrocytes and the progression of osteoarthritis (OA). However, traditional selenium supplements face challenges such as a narrow therapeutic window and lack of targeting. To address this, we designed hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified selenium nanoparticles (HA-SeNPs) and developed a cascade-targeted delivery system (HA-SeNPs@AHAMA-HMs) based on a nano-micron combined strategy. The system involves loading HA-SeNPs into aldehyde-functionalized hydrogel microspheres prepared via microfluidic technology. Through Schiff base reactions between the aldehyde groups of the microspheres and amino groups of the cartilage, the system selectively adheres to the surface of damaged cartilage, achieving micron-scale targeting while continuously releasing HA-SeNPs. Then, HA-SeNPs achieve nanoscale targeting by binding to CD44, which is highly expressed on OA chondrocyte membranes, via their HA surface. Once taken up by the cells, HA-SeNPs exert their effects by directly scavenging ROS and promoting selenoprotein synthesis through the generation of selenite, forming a multifaceted antioxidant defense system. This effectively alleviates oxidative stress and optimizes mitochondrial function. In vivo and in vitro results demonstrated that this system significantly improved the oxidative phosphorylation pathway associated with mitochondrial function, which markedly reduced joint space narrowing and cartilage matrix degradation, and delayed the progression of OA. In summary, this study suggests that the cascade-targeting hydrogel microspheres designed and constructed based on a nano-micron combined strategy represent a promising prospective approach for precise Se supplementation and OA treatment.

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