A Biomimetic Multistage RNAi Platform Restores Mitochondrial Function in Diabetic Wounds via the ALKBH5‐m 6 A‐C2orf69 Axis

ABSTRACT Diabetic wounds remain a major clinical challenge, largely due to vascular dysfunction. Here, we identified a previously unrecognized N 6 ‐methyladenosine (m 6 A)‐dependent mechanism underlying endothelial injury in diabetic wounds. The m 6 A demethylase ALKBH5 was upregulated in diabetic wound endothelium, leading to reduced m 6 A modification within the coding sequence (CDS) of C2orf69 mRNA. Loss of m 6 A weakened IGF2BP2‐mediated stabilization of C2orf69 transcripts, resulting in decreased C2orf69 expression, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impaired angiogenesis. To therapeutically target the ALKBH5‐m 6 A‐C2orf69 axis, we developed a biomimetic membrane‐fusion nanovesicle system (siALK@L‐Hyb) integrating arginine‐rich lipopeptides (A‐LPs), endothelial cell membranes, milk‐derived extracellular vesicles (mEVs), and ALKBH5‐specific siRNA. This platform enhanced tissue penetration, promoted endothelial uptake, and facilitated lysosomal escape, thereby achieving a sequential “Tissue‐Cell‐Organelle” intervention. The resulting efficient delivery of ALKBH5 siRNA restored mitochondrial function, improved angiogenesis, and significantly accelerated diabetic wound healing. Our work not only uncovers a novel m 6 A‐regulated endothelial injury pathway in diabetic wounds, but also presents a versatile and translational nanoplatform for RNAi‐based therapy.

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Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2026-10-29
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.71922
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Wound Healing and Treatments
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A Biomimetic Multistage RNAi Platform Restores Mitochondrial Function in Diabetic Wounds via the ALKBH5‐m 6 A‐C2orf69 Axis

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A Biomimetic Multistage RNAi Platform Restores Mitochondrial Function in Diabetic Wounds via the ALKBH5‐m 6 A‐C2orf69 Axis

Huicai Wen, Zhenbing Chen, Shuoyuan Liu, Pengjuan Nie, Hui Lu, Xiaofan Yang, Chuanan Shen, Cheng Wang, Chengqi Yan, Kangli Qiu
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ABSTRACT Diabetic wounds remain a major clinical challenge, largely due to vascular dysfunction. Here, we identified a previously unrecognized N 6 ‐methyladenosine (m 6 A)‐dependent mechanism underlying endothelial injury in diabetic wounds. The m 6 A demethylase ALKBH5 was upregulated in diabetic wound endothelium, leading to reduced m 6 A modification within the coding sequence (CDS) of C2orf69 mRNA. Loss of m 6 A weakened IGF2BP2‐mediated stabilization of C2orf69 transcripts, resulting in decreased C2orf69 expression, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impaired angiogenesis. To therapeutically target the ALKBH5‐m 6 A‐C2orf69 axis, we developed a biomimetic membrane‐fusion nanovesicle system (siALK@L‐Hyb) integrating arginine‐rich lipopeptides (A‐LPs), endothelial cell membranes, milk‐derived extracellular vesicles (mEVs), and ALKBH5‐specific siRNA. This platform enhanced tissue penetration, promoted endothelial uptake, and facilitated lysosomal escape, thereby achieving a sequential “Tissue‐Cell‐Organelle” intervention. The resulting efficient delivery of ALKBH5 siRNA restored mitochondrial function, improved angiogenesis, and significantly accelerated diabetic wound healing. Our work not only uncovers a novel m 6 A‐regulated endothelial injury pathway in diabetic wounds, but also presents a versatile and translational nanoplatform for RNAi‐based therapy.

Advanced Healthcare Materials
Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK), Chinese PLA General Hospital (CN), First Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi Medical College (CN), Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (CN), Second Hospital of Nanchang (CN), Wuhan Union Hospital (CN), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
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Wound Healing and Treatments
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