journal article·2026-01

Ultrasound‐Manipulated Nanoplatform with Stable Hydrophobic Reservoirs for Spatiotemporal Controlled Renal Delivery of Therapeutic Gases

Tiandong Chen, Chenyi Zhang, Huiting Xu, Yakun Wang, Yanxiao Zhao, Chenxin Lu, Fang Yang

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Abstract

Abstract Targeted delivery of therapeutic gasotransmitters remains a fundamental challenge in gas therapy, particularly for highly water‐soluble molecules like hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) that undergo rapid systemic clearance and exhibit uncontrolled biodistribution. To overcome this limitation, a versatile nanoplatform constructed from amphiphilic polymers containing densely packed long alkyl chains that create stable hydrophobic gas reservoirs is developed. These nanostructures demonstrate unprecedented H 2 S retention capabilities (>70% after 4 weeks at 4 °C), surpassing the stability limitations of current delivery systems. The integration of ultrasound responsiveness allows spatiotemporal regulation of nanoparticle migration and gas release via three key mechanisms: 1) Intensity‐dependent acoustic radiation forces enhance renal accumulation by 1.5‐fold; 2) Facilitated transendothelial transport enables delivery to proximal tubular epithelial cells within 2 h; and 3) Sustained intratubular retention (>8 h) maintains therapeutic H 2 S levels. In cisplatin‐induced nephrotoxicity models, ultrasound‐activated H 2 S‐loaded nanoparticles showed superior therapeutic efficacy, reducing tubular injury by more than 45% and accelerating functional recovery compared to conventional H 2 S donors. This approach eliminates the need for bypassing complex donor chemistry while providing precise external control over gas release, offering a transformative strategy for gaseous nanomedicine.
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OpenAlex topics: Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics · Sulfur Compounds in Biology · Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing 211189 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China · Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province · Project 333 of Jiangsu Province

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