Ligand-switchable nanoparticles resembling viral surface for sequential drug delivery and improved oral insulin therapy.
Nat Commun
; 13(1): 6649, 2022 11 04.
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ABSTRACT
Mutual interference between surface ligands on multifunctional nanoparticles remains a significant obstacle to achieving optimal drug-delivery efficacy. Here, we develop ligand-switchable nanoparticles which resemble viral unique surfaces, enabling them to fully display diverse functions. The nanoparticles are modified with a pH-responsive stretchable cell-penetrating peptide (Pep) and a liver-targeting moiety (Gal) (Pep/Gal-PNPs). Once orally administered, the acidic environments trigger the extension of Pep from surface in a virus-like manner, enabling Pep/Gal-PNPs to traverse intestinal barriers efficiently. Subsequently, Gal is exposed by Pep folding at physiological pH, thereby allowing the specific targeting of Pep/Gal-PNPs to the liver. As a proof-of-concept, insulin-loaded Pep/Gal-PNPs are fabricated which exhibit effective intestinal absorption and excellent hepatic deposition of insulin. Crucially, Pep/Gal-PNPs increase hepatic glycogen production by 7.2-fold, contributing to the maintenance of glucose homeostasis for effective diabetes management. Overall, this study provides a promising approach to achieving full potential of diverse ligands on multifunctional nanoparticles.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Nanoparticles
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Insulin
Language:
En
Journal:
Nat Commun
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
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CIENCIA
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China