A dual-pronged strategy: multi-bioactive nanoplatform synergizes ROS antidote and iron stabilization to protect against liver ischemia-reperfusion injury
, together synergistically alleviating LIRI. Se@MelP possessed excellent ROS scavenging activity, strong iron chelating capability, and favorable biosafety. In vitro experiments confirmed that Se@MelP effectively eliminated excessive ROS, alleviated Fe²⁺ overload, and mitigated mitochondrial damage, protecting cells from oxidative stress and ferroptosis. Upon intravenous administration in the LIRI model, Se@MelP markedly improved liver function, attenuated tissue injury, and mitigated oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and ferroptosis. Notably, Se@MelP activated the AMPK/Nrf2 pathway, enhancing the endogenous antioxidant defenses and anti-ferroptotic capacity, thereby conferring protection against liver injury. This multi-bioactive nanoplatform offers a promising therapeutic strategy for LIRI and other oxidative stress‑related liver diseases.
Authors
- Pengqi Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4677-4338)
- Caifang Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8904-6404)
- Jie Dong
- Jinghua Sun
- Yahong Han
- Tianfeng Chen
- Jin Zhang
- Ru Feng
- Ruiping Zhang
- Qian Wang
Institutions
- Jinan University (CN)
- Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Nanobiotechnology
- Published
- 2026-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-026-04600-1
- Primary Topic
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China