Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy

In an effort to address the detrimental effects of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI), this study introduces a novel therapeutic strategy that involves a microneedle (MN) patch loaded with exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) and carrying small inte...

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Main Authors: Chen Huang, Xun Zhang, Shi-Xiong Wu, Qing Chang, Zhi-Kun Zheng, Jing Xu
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Xun Zhang
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Qing Chang
Zhi-Kun Zheng
Jing Xu
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Shi-Xiong Wu
Qing Chang
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Jing Xu
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description In an effort to address the detrimental effects of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI), this study introduces a novel therapeutic strategy that involves a microneedle (MN) patch loaded with exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) and carrying small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting early growth response-1 (EGR1). By delivering hUCMSCs-derived exosomes containing EGR1 siRNA (hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1), the MN patch demonstrated promising cardioprotective effects in both in vitro and in vivo models of MI/RI. The results highlighted the efficacy of Exosi-EGR1 in enhancing cardiomyocyte viability, attenuating oxidative stress levels, and fostering mitophagy regulation. Moreover, the Exosi-EGR1 MN patch exhibited excellent mechanical properties and sustained drug release characteristics when embedded in a Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) matrix. Noteworthy outcomes from in vivo experiments included significant improvements in cardiac function, reduced cardiac fibrosis, and decreased apoptosis rates in MI/RI mice, emphasizing the potential therapeutic value of the Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in mitigating MI/RI through modulation of oxidative stress and mitophagy mechanisms.
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spelling doaj-art-6863014ef1c74d09b29b177d8d3777e02025-01-30T05:14:49ZengElsevierMaterials Today Bio2590-00642025-04-0131101500Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagyChen Huang0Xun Zhang1Shi-Xiong Wu2Qing Chang3Zhi-Kun Zheng4Jing Xu5Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, ChinaDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, ChinaCorresponding author. No.1, Jianshe East Road, Erqi District, Zhengzhou, 450000, Henan Province, China.; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450000, ChinaIn an effort to address the detrimental effects of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (MI/RI), this study introduces a novel therapeutic strategy that involves a microneedle (MN) patch loaded with exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) and carrying small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting early growth response-1 (EGR1). By delivering hUCMSCs-derived exosomes containing EGR1 siRNA (hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1), the MN patch demonstrated promising cardioprotective effects in both in vitro and in vivo models of MI/RI. The results highlighted the efficacy of Exosi-EGR1 in enhancing cardiomyocyte viability, attenuating oxidative stress levels, and fostering mitophagy regulation. Moreover, the Exosi-EGR1 MN patch exhibited excellent mechanical properties and sustained drug release characteristics when embedded in a Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) matrix. Noteworthy outcomes from in vivo experiments included significant improvements in cardiac function, reduced cardiac fibrosis, and decreased apoptosis rates in MI/RI mice, emphasizing the potential therapeutic value of the Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in mitigating MI/RI through modulation of oxidative stress and mitophagy mechanisms.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006425000584Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injuryExosomesEGR1 siRNAMicroneedle patchOxidative stress
spellingShingle Chen Huang
Xun Zhang
Shi-Xiong Wu
Qing Chang
Zhi-Kun Zheng
Jing Xu
Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy
Materials Today Bio
Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury
Exosomes
EGR1 siRNA
Microneedle patch
Oxidative stress
title Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy
title_full Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy
title_fullStr Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy
title_full_unstemmed Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy
title_short Cardioprotective effects of hUCMSCs-Exosi-EGR1 MN patch in MI/RI by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy
title_sort cardioprotective effects of hucmscs exosi egr1 mn patch in mi ri by modulating oxidative stress and mitophagy
topic Myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury
Exosomes
EGR1 siRNA
Microneedle patch
Oxidative stress
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006425000584
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