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.
Authors
- Huicai Wen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2289-783X)
- Zhenbing Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2828-866X)
- Shuoyuan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4426-0103)
- Pengjuan Nie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9921-9621)
- Hui Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1054-5867)
- Xiaofan Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0997-0973)
- Chuanan Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2231-8744)
- Cheng Wang
- Chengqi Yan
- Kangli Qiu
Institutions
- 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)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Healthcare Materials
- Published
- 2026-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.71922
- Primary Topic
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00