Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Today,
lipid
nanoparticles
(LNPs)
are
some
of
the
main
delivery
systems
for
mRNA-based
therapeutics.
The
scope
LNP
applications
in
terms
RNA
is
not
limited
to
antiviral
vaccines
but
encompasses
anticancer
drugs
and
therapeutics
genetic
(including
rare)
diseases.
Such
widespread
use
implies
high
customizability
targeted
LNPs
specific
organs
tissues.
This
review
addresses
vector-free
options
LNPs,
namely
influence
composition
these
on
their
biodistribution.
In
review,
experimental
studies
examined
that
focused
biodistribution
mRNA
or
encoded
protein
after
administration
via
mammals.
We
also
performed
a
comprehensive
analysis
individual
lipids’
functional
groups
ensure
desired
organs.
These
data
will
allow
us
outline
prospects
further
optimization
compositions
Renal Failure,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(1)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Nanostructures
composed
of
liposomes
and
polydopamine
(PDA)
have
demonstrated
efficacy
as
carriers
for
delivering
plasmids,
effectively
alleviating
renal
cell
carcinoma.
However,
their
role
in
acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
remains
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effects
plasmid-encoded
lncRNA-OIP5-AS1@PDA
nanoparticles
(POP-NPs)
on
ischemia/reperfusion
(RI/R)
explore
underlying
mechanisms.
RI/R
or
OGD/R
models
were
established
mice
HK-2
cells,
respectively.
In
vivo,
vector
POP-NPs
administered
(10
nmol,
IV)
48
h
after
treatment.
mouse
model,
OIP5-AS1
Nrf2/HO-1
expressions
down-regulated,
while
miR-410-3p
expression
was
upregulated.
treatment
reversed
RI/R-induced
tissue
injury,
restoring
altered
levels
blood
urea
nitrogen,
creatinine,
malondialdehyde,
inflammatory
factors
(IL-8,
IL-6,
TNF-α),
ROS,
apoptosis,
miR-410-3p,
well
suppressed
SOD
model
mice.
Similar
results
obtained
treated
with
POP-NPs.
Additionally,
mimics
could
reverse
cellular
models,
partially
counteracted
by
Nrf2
agonists.
The
binding
relationship
between
alongside
Nrf2,
has
been
substantiated
dual-luciferase
reporter
RNA
pull-down
assays.
revealed
that
can
attenuate
through
miR-410-3p/Nrf2
axis.
These
findings
lay
groundwork
future
targeted
therapeutic
approaches
utilizing
AKI.
International Immunopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
138, P. 112596 - 112596
Published: July 8, 2024
Acute
kidney
injury
(AKI)
is
a
common
clinical
syndrome
worldwide,
with
no
effective
treatment
strategy.
Renal
ischemia-reperfusion
(IR)
one
of
the
main
AKI
features,
and
excessive
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production
during
reperfusion
causes
severe
oxidative
damage
to
kidney.
Loureirin
C
(LC),
an
active
ingredient
in
traditional
Chinese
medicine
dragon's
blood,
possesses
excellent
antioxidative
properties,
but
its
role
renal
IR
not
clear.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
protective
effects
LC
against
vivo
vitro
by
establishing
mice
model
human
proximal
tubular
epithelial
cell
(HK-2)
hypoxia/reoxygenation
(HR)
model.
We
found
that
ameliorated
function
tissue
structure
inhibited
stress
ferroptosis
vivo.
vitro,
scavenged
ROS
attenuated
mitochondrial
dysfunction
HK-2
cells,
thereby
inhibiting
cellular
injury.
Furthermore,
effectively
promoted
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(NRF2)
translocation
activated
downstream
target
genes
heme
oxygenase
1
(HO-1)
NADPH
quinone
oxidoreductase-1
(NQO-1)
enhance
antioxidant
function.
Moreover,
NRF2
knockdown
pharmacological
inhibition
partially
eliminated
effect
LC.
These
results
confirm
can
inhibit
injury,
mechanism
may
be
associated
activation
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Abstract
Tissue
regeneration
has
raised
intensive
attention
due
to
its
great
significance
in
overcoming
various
diseases
resulting
from
different
injuries.
Since
the
COVID‐19
pandemic,
mRNA
therapeutics
have
emerged
as
innovative
strategies
prevention
and
treatment
of
their
unique
advantages.
Compared
traditional
regenerative
strategies,
therapy
offers
rapid
translation
into
proteins
with
low
production
cost
high
modifiability.
Herein,
we
discuss
progress
key
processes
therapy,
focusing
on
therapeutic
modification
delivery
carriers.
The
preclinical
clinical
studies
for
cardiac,
lung,
liver,
kidney,
locomotor
system,
skin
lesions
neurological
disorders
were
summarized
comprehensively.
Developing
reduce
immunogenicity
off‐target
effects,
well
optimization
system
may
accelerate
pace
translation.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(37), P. 25372 - 25404
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Mitochondria,
pivotal
organelles
governing
cellular
biosynthesis,
energy
metabolism,
and
signal
transduction,
maintain
dynamic
equilibrium
through
processes
such
as
biogenesis,
fusion,
fission,
mitophagy.
Growing
evidence
implicates
mitochondrial
dysfunction
in
a
spectrum
of
respiratory
diseases
including
acute
lung
injury/acute
distress
syndrome,
bronchial
asthma,
pulmonary
fibrosis,
chronic
obstructive
disease,
cancer.
Consequently,
identifying
methods
capable
ameliorating
damaged
function
is
crucial
for
the
treatment
diseases.
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
nanosized
membrane
released
by
cells
into
extracellular
space,
facilitate
intercellular
communication
transferring
bioactive
substances
or
signals
between
organs.
Recent
studies
have
identified
abundant
components
within
specific
subsets
EVs,
termed
(mitoEVs),
whose
contents
compositions
vary
with
disease
progression.
Moreover,
mitoEVs
demonstrated
reparative
functions
injured
recipient
cells.
However,
comprehensive
understanding
currently
lacking,
limiting
their
clinical
translation
prospects.
This
Review
explores
classification,
functional
cargo,
biological
effects
mitoEVs,
focus
on
role
Emphasis
placed
potential
markers
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
diseases,
offering
fresh
insights
mechanistic
drug
development
various
disorders.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(15), P. 1259 - 1259
Published: July 26, 2024
This
review
discusses
the
potential
of
targeting
kynurenine
pathway
(KP)
in
treatment
inflammatory
diseases.
The
KP,
responsible
for
catabolism
amino
acid
tryptophan
(TRP),
produces
metabolites
that
regulate
various
physiological
processes,
including
inflammation,
cell
cycle,
and
neurotransmission.
These
metabolites,
although
necessary
to
maintain
immune
balance,
may
accumulate
excessively
during
leading
systemic
disorders.
Key
KP
enzymes
such
as
indoleamine
2,3-dioxygenase
1
(IDO1),
2
(IDO2),
(TDO),
3-monooxygenase
(KMO)
have
been
considered
promising
therapeutic
targets.
It
was
highlighted
both
inhibition
activation
these
be
beneficial,
depending
on
specific
disorder.
Several
conditions,
autoimmune
diseases,
which
modulation
activity
holds
promise,
described
detail.
Preclinical
studies
suggest
this
an
effective
strategy
diseases
options
are
currently
limited.
Taken
together,
highlights
importance
further
research
clinical
application
enzyme
development
new
strategies
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 4411 - 4437
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
recent
years,
gene
therapy
has
been
made
possible
with
the
success
of
nucleic
acid
drugs
against
sepsis
and
its
related
organ
dysfunction.Therapeutics
based
on
acids
such
as
small
interfering
RNAs
(siRNAs),
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
messenger
(mRNAs),
plasmid
DNAs
(pDNAs)
guarantee
to
treat
previously
undruggable
diseases.The
advantage
acid-based
lies
in
development
nanocarriers,
achieving
targeted
controlled
delivery
for
improved
efficacy
minimal
adverse
effects.Entrapment
into
nanocarriers
also
ameliorates
poor
cellular
uptake
naked
acids.In
this
study,
we
discuss
current
state
art
nanoparticles
hyperinflammation
apoptosis
associated
sepsis.The
optimized
design
through
physicochemical
property
modification
ligand
conjugation
can
target
specific
organs-such
lung,
heart,
kidney,
liver-to
mitigate
multiple
sepsis-associated
injuries.This
review
highlights
nanomaterials
designed
fabricating
anti-sepsis
nanosystems,
their
characterization,
mechanisms
working
sepsis,
potential
promoting
therapeutic
efficiency
acids.The
investigations
nanoparticulate
application
management
are
summarized
paper.Noteworthily,
nanotherapeutic
allows
a
novel
strategy
sepsis.Further
clinical
studies
required
confirm
findings
cell-and
animal-based
experiments.The
capability
large-scale
production
reproducibility
nanoparticle
products
critical
commercialization.It
is
expected
that
numerous
possibilities
will
be
investigated
nanotherapeutics
future.