A Modified Polydopamine Nanoparticle Loaded with Melatonin for Synergistic ROS Scavenging and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifaceted ocular surface disorder that significantly impacts patients' daily lives and imposes a substantial economic burden on society. Oxidative stress, induced by the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), is a critical factor perpetuating the inflammatory cycle in DED. Effectively scavenging ROS is essential to impede the progression of DED. In this study, boronophenylalanine- containing polydopamine (PDA-PBA) nanoparticles are developed loaded with melatonin (MT), which are blended with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to create eye drops PVA/ PDA-PBA@MT (PPP@MT). In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate that PPP@MT exhibits dual functionalities in reducing ROS production and downregulating inflammatory pathways, thereby preserving mitochondrial integrity and further inhibiting programmed cell death. Following PPP@MT treatment, tear secretion, corneal structure, and the number of goblet cells are markedly restored in a mouse model of dry eye, indicating the therapeutic efficacy of this agent. Collectively, PPP@MT, characterized by minimal side effects and favorable bioavailability, offers promising therapeutic insights for the management of DED and other ROS-mediated disorders.
基金:
Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province; National Natural Science Foundation of China [82101083]; [2024A1515011101]
第一作者机构:[1]Sun Yat Sen Univ, Zhongshan Ophthalm Ctr, State Key Lab Ophthalmol, Guangdong Prov Key Lab Ophthalmol Visual Sci, Guangzhou 510060, Peoples R China
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通讯机构:[1]Sun Yat Sen Univ, Zhongshan Ophthalm Ctr, State Key Lab Ophthalmol, Guangdong Prov Key Lab Ophthalmol Visual Sci, Guangzhou 510060, Peoples R China[2]Capital Med Univ, Beijing Tongren Hosp, Beijing Tongren Eye Ctr, Beijing Key Lab Ophthalmol & Visual Sci, Beijing 100730, Peoples R China
推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714):
Yang Xue,Wang Bowen,Zeng Hao,et al.A Modified Polydopamine Nanoparticle Loaded with Melatonin for Synergistic ROS Scavenging and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease[J].ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS.2025,14(7):doi:10.1002/adhm.202404372.
APA:
Yang, Xue,Wang, Bowen,Zeng, Hao,Liang, Lihong,Zhang, Runze...&Yuan, Jin.(2025).A Modified Polydopamine Nanoparticle Loaded with Melatonin for Synergistic ROS Scavenging and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease.ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS,14,(7)
MLA:
Yang, Xue,et al."A Modified Polydopamine Nanoparticle Loaded with Melatonin for Synergistic ROS Scavenging and Anti-Inflammatory Effects in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease".ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS 14..7(2025)