Meng Yan, Yuan Zhong, Sheng Ni, Shirong Zhang, Yingying Jiang, Li Zhu, Kun Zhang, Kaiyong Cai, Kai Qu, Chuanwei Li, Wei Wu
{"title":"CCR2-Engineered Macrophage Membrane-Coated Metal-Polyphenol Nanozyme to Enhance Antioxidation Activity for Inhibiting the Atherosclerotic Progression.","authors":"Meng Yan, Yuan Zhong, Sheng Ni, Shirong Zhang, Yingying Jiang, Li Zhu, Kun Zhang, Kaiyong Cai, Kai Qu, Chuanwei Li, Wei Wu","doi":"10.1002/adhm.202502151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202502151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atherosclerosis (AS) is a prevalent chronic inflammatory disease characterized by excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and persistent inflammation. Polyphenolic natural antioxidants possess strong ROS-scavenging properties. However, the poor targeting ability and rapid metabolism greatly limit their further clinical applications. To this end, a multifunctional biomimetic nanoplatform (CCR2@NPs) is developed by engineering macrophage membranes with the overexpressed C-C chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) and subsequently enhances the target delivery to inflammatory lesions of AS via the C-C motif ligand 2 (CCL2)/CCR2 chemotactic signaling pathway for significantly improving drug bioavailability. In pathological local lesions, CCR2@NPs can effectively scavenge the excessive ROS, alleviate vascular injury, and finally inhibit AS progression. This strategy enables precise, synergistic therapy and offers new insights into the potential treatment approaches for AS.</p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":" ","pages":"e02151"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Manisha Mahanty, Wenquan Ou, Xiaoping Zhu, Jonathan S Bromberg, Xiaoming He, Shaik O Rahaman
{"title":"A Novel Core-Shell Hydrogel 3D Model for Studying Macrophage Mechanosensing and Foreign Body Giant Cell Formation.","authors":"Manisha Mahanty, Wenquan Ou, Xiaoping Zhu, Jonathan S Bromberg, Xiaoming He, Shaik O Rahaman","doi":"10.1002/adhm.202501614","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202501614","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The foreign body response (FBR) to biomaterials is primarily driven by macrophages. At implant sites, macrophages often fuse into destructive foreign body giant cells (FBGCs), yet FBGC-targeted treatments for FBR remain elusive. To fill this knowledge gap, a novel microscale core-shell hydrogel 3D model is developed using heterogeneous alginate-collagen microcapsules with varying matrix stiffness to culture macrophages. This 3D model more closely replicates in vivo conditions. This model is further used to investigate the effects of stiffness and TRPV4 (transient receptor potential vanilloid 4) on FBGC formation. Stiffer 3D hydrogel robustly enhances FBGC formation and F-actin production in wild-type macrophages compared to softer hydrogel, with IL4 and GMCSF priming amplifying these effects. Crucially, TRPV4-null macrophages exhibit reduced FBGC formation and F-actin production, underscoring TRPV4's role in mechanosensing. Further, the N-terminal residues 1-130 of TRPV4 are identified as critical for FBGC formation and F-actin generation. RNA-seq data reveal that TRPV4 modulates inflammatory, fibrotic, and mechanosensitive gene expression in macrophages in 3D environments, offering insights into how TRPV4 governs FBR. Overall, the data establish this 3D model as a powerful tool for biomaterials research and highlight TRPV4 as a key player in macrophage mechanosensing and FBGC formation in 3D condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":" ","pages":"e01614"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090854","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liqin Wu, Xi Luo, Pengpeng Yue, Kalibinuer Yasen, Zibiao Zhong, Shuangquan Wu, Qifa Ye
{"title":"Biomimetic Anisotropic Polyvinyl Alcohol/Sodium Alginate/MXene Aerogel for Efficient Uremic Toxin Adsorption in Hemoperfusion.","authors":"Liqin Wu, Xi Luo, Pengpeng Yue, Kalibinuer Yasen, Zibiao Zhong, Shuangquan Wu, Qifa Ye","doi":"10.1002/adhm.202502056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202502056","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The accumulation of uremic toxins, which ultimately leads to renal failure, results in systemic complications and necessitates efficient and biocompatible removal strategies. This paper presents the preparation of a biomimetic anisotropic aerogel composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium alginate (SA), and MXenes (Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>X</sub>) via directional freezing. Inspired by plant vascular bundles, the resulting vertically aligned porous structure enhances the mechanical stability of and mass transfer in the material. The aerogel with its high MXene loading and high surface utilization offers remarkable adsorption capacities for urea (221.77 mg g<sup>-1</sup>) and creatinine (138.07 mg g<sup>-1</sup>). In vitro assays confirm the excellent hemo- and cytocompatibility of the aerogel. In a rabbit model of acute ischemic kidney injury, two-hour hemoperfusion with the aerogel significantly lowers the urea (38.67 to 16.17 mmol L<sup>-1</sup>) and creatinine levels (744.62 to 307.46 µmol L<sup>-1</sup>) without observable toxicity. The multidimensional biomimetic multipore anisotropic MXene aerogel presented here is a structurally optimized and biologically safe adsorbent for efficient uremic toxin clearance and a promising alternative to conventional hemodialysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":" ","pages":"e02056"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145090865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fangfang Zhang, Weijin Shen, Siting Zhong, Kai Wen, Hongxing Wang
{"title":"Therapeutic Targeting of the IRF9/RTN4/RHOA/ROCK Pathway via RVG29-Modified PLGA Nanoparticles and rTMS for Neural and Vascular Regeneration Post-Cerebral Infarction.","authors":"Fangfang Zhang, Weijin Shen, Siting Zhong, Kai Wen, Hongxing Wang","doi":"10.1002/adhm.202501846","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202501846","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cerebral infarction, a leading cerebrovascular disease, often results in severe neurological impairments and high mortality. This study investigates a novel therapeutic approach involving small interfering RNA targeting Interferon Regulatory Factor 9 (si-IRF9) delivered by RVG29-functionalized poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (NPs) (RVG29-PNPs@si-IRF9), in combination with high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), in promoting post-stroke regeneration. Using a middle cerebral artery occlusion rat model and an in vitro oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation system, the regenerative efficacy of this combinatory therapy is evaluated on both neural and vascular recovery. Mechanistically, our results identify the IRF9/Reticulon 4 (RTN4)/Ras homolog family member A (RHOA)/Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase (ROCK) pathway as a key mediator, which is effectively inhibited by RVG29-PNPs@si-IRF9. This inhibition enhances neurogenesis and angiogenesis, particularly when combined with rTMS. Moreover, the NP system demonstrates excellent biocompatibility and targeted delivery, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic platform for stroke rehabilitation. These findings provide a new perspective on integrating nanotechnology and neuromodulation to facilitate functional recovery after cerebral infarction.</p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":" ","pages":"e01846"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145084676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Shedding Light on the Cellular Uptake Mechanisms of Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles as Controlled Intracellular Delivery Platforms: A Review of the Recent Literature.","authors":"Andrada-Ioana Damian-Buda, Aldo R Boccaccini","doi":"10.1002/adhm.202502754","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202502754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent advancements in nanotechnology have enabled the synthesis of bioactive glass nanoparticles (BGNs), promising multifunctional platforms for the simultaneous delivery of therapeutic ions and biomolecules. However, the intracellular efficiency of BGNs is limited by the internalization mechanism, further dictating the intracellular trafficking and fate. Following a general overview of the main uptake pathways of nanoparticles and the subsequent intracellular localization, a comprehensive analysis of the BGNs' internalization process is presented. Key findings reveal that the BGNs are mainly internalized by active transport mechanisms and are entrapped in endosomes/lysosomes, limiting their ability to exert their full intracellular therapeutic potential. Existing studies in the literature provide valuable data to correlate the uptake process with the intracellular BGN localization, but there is limited research on the fate of BGNs and the released ions once entrapped in intracellular vesicles. Therefore, in the last part, future strategies to either escape the endosome or use the lysosomal degradation as a mechanism for controlled intracellular ion release with implications for targeted modulation of cell behavior are discussed. Going beyond BGNs, this review highlights the need of understanding better the dynamically transforming degradable nanoparticles - an essential step toward achieving their full intracellular therapeutic potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":" ","pages":"e02754"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145079145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High Ultrasonic Current Density Hollow Nanorods Hijack Endogenous Iron for Accelerated Tumor Piezocatalytic Therapy.","authors":"Jiarui Wang, Gao He, Jilin Zhong, Xujian Yang, Hongpeng You, Shuyan Song, Lile Dong","doi":"10.1002/adhm.202503428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202503428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Insufficient charge separation and sluggish carrier transport hinder the development of piezocatalytic therapy. To overcome these limitations, polyvinyl pyrrolidone-modified hollow amorphous ruthenium telluride (RTP) nanorods are ingeniously engineered, providing a stepwise countermeasure for the synergistic treatment of apoptosis and ferroptosis. Compared to traditional piezocatalytic sensitizers, RTP exhibits unique advantages: I) a high piezoelectric coefficient (d<sub>33</sub>: 23.1 pmV<sup>-1</sup>), II) overlapping energy bands (-0.20 eV), and III) significantly higher US current density (200.3 nA cm<sup>-2</sup>). Importantly, this elevated US current density not only accelerates the conversion of endogenous iron (Fe<sup>3+</sup>/Fe<sup>2+</sup>), leading to iron overload, but also generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) storms, ultimately inducing oxidative stress and ferroptosis efficiently. This ingeniously designed nanoplatform, embodying \"exogenous energy harvesting synergized with endogenous ion utilization,\" serves as a promising candidate for efficient piezoelectric nanomedicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":" ","pages":"e03428"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145079142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jong Min An, Hyunyoung Choi, Hyo In Kim, Do-Yeon Kim, Jahyun Kim, Jinbong Park, Junyang Jung, Na Young Jeong, Dokyoung Kim
{"title":"Programmed Aggregation of Lipidated Nitrobenzoselenadiazole as a Photo-Activatable Pyroptosis Inducer (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 24/2025)","authors":"Jong Min An, Hyunyoung Choi, Hyo In Kim, Do-Yeon Kim, Jahyun Kim, Jinbong Park, Junyang Jung, Na Young Jeong, Dokyoung Kim","doi":"10.1002/adhm.70207","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adhm.70207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Theranostics</b></p><p>Cover art depicts lipidated nitrobenzoselenadiazole self-assembling into nanoscale aggregates in cancer cells. Targeted photoactivation induces membrane rupture, symbolizing spatiotemporal control of pyroptotic cell death. More details can be found in the Research Article by Hyo In Kim, Junyang Jung, Na Young Jeong, Dokyoung Kim, and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202501567).\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":"14 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adhm.70207","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guebum Han, Nicolas S. Lavoie, Nandadevi Patil, Olivia G. Korenfeld, Hyunjun Kim, Manuel Esguerra, Daeha Joung, Michael C. McAlpine, Ann M. Parr
{"title":"3D-Printed Scaffolds Promote Enhanced Spinal Organoid Formation for Use in Spinal Cord Injury (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 24/2025)","authors":"Guebum Han, Nicolas S. Lavoie, Nandadevi Patil, Olivia G. Korenfeld, Hyunjun Kim, Manuel Esguerra, Daeha Joung, Michael C. McAlpine, Ann M. Parr","doi":"10.1002/adhm.70212","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adhm.70212","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>3D Printed Scaffold</b></p><p>The Research Article (DOI 10.1002/adhm.202404817) by Ann M. Parr and co-workers presents 3D-printed organoid scaffolds created with regionally specific human iPSC-derived spinal neural progenitor cells for spinal cord injury repair. The scaffolds guide axonal growth, enhance neuronal maturation, and integrate with host tissue after transplantation in rats, leading to significant functional recovery. This innovative approach holds strong potential for future regenerative therapies for spinal cord injury.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":113,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Healthcare Materials","volume":"14 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adhm.70212","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145101817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}