Exosome-mediated Piezo1 activation in 3D-printed titanium scaffolds promotes repair of femoral head osteonecrosis
levels, upregulated YAP1/β-catenin expression, and nuclear localization, underpinning the scaffold's osteo-angiogenic synergy. In a rat ONFH model, P-Exos@HAMA/Ti restored trabecular architecture and bone volume, improved micro-CT indices (increased BV/TV, Tb.N, Tb.Th; decreased Tb.Sp), and enhanced osteogenic/angiogenic marker expression, alongside superior locomotor recovery. This multifunctional platform couples mechanical stabilization with Piezo1-mediated mechanotransduction, establishing a pro-regenerative niche integrating biomechanical support with sustained exosomal signaling for effective repair of ischemic bone defects.
Authors
- Zhongyin Ji
- M X
- Guiguan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1266-9046)
- Yiyang Du
- Wenwei Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0979-7568)
- Zhaojing Yin
- Tao Zhang
- Sen Liu
- Hongjun Xu
- Jiajia Xue
- Feng Tian
- Yang Yu
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital (CN)
- Beijing University of Chemical Technology (CN)
- Tsinghua University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Nanobiotechnology
- Published
- 2026-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-026-04424-z
- Primary Topic
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China