Erythrocyte membrane coated with nitrogen-doped quantum dots and polydopamine composite nano-system combined with photothermal treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
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| Abstract |
Mitochondrial dysfunction and metal ion imbalance are recognized as pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's Disease (AD), leading to deposition of β-amyloid (Aβ) thereby and inducing neurotoxicity, activating apoptosis, eliciting oxidative stress, and ultimately leading to cognitive impairment. In this study, the red blood cell membrane (RBC) was used as a vehicle for encapsulating carbon quantum dots (CQD) and polydopamine (PDA), creating a nanocomposite (PDA-CQD/RBC). This nanocomposite was combined with near-infrared light (NIR) for AD treatment. The RBC offers anti-immunorecognition properties to evade immune clearance, PDA exhibits enzyme-mimicking activity to mitigate oxidative stress damage, and CQD acts as a chelating agent for metal ions (Cu2+), effectively preventing Cu2+-mediated aggregation of Aβ. Furthermore, the local heating induced by near-infrared laser irradiation can dismantle the formed Aβ fibers and enhance the blood-brain barrier's permeability. Both in vitro and animal experiments have shown that PDA-CQD/RBC, in combination with NIR, mitigates neuroinflammation, and ameliorates behavioral deficits in mice. This approach targets multiple pathological pathways, surpassing the limitations of single-target treatments and enhancing therapeutic efficacy while decelerating disease progression.
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| Authors | Jichun Liu, Mingyuan Chi, Lianxin Li, Yuewen Zhang, Meng Xie |
| Journal | Journal of colloid and interface science (J Colloid Interface Sci) Vol. 663 Pg. 856-868 (Jun 2024) ISSN: 1095-7103 [Electronic] United States |
| PMID | 38447400 (Publication Type: Journal Article) |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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