journal article·2026-03Open access

A Prussian Blue Nanozyme‐Adjuvanted Vaccine Presenting Phosphocholine Antigens for Induction of Immunotolerance in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Jingyi Sheng, Yubo Huang, Xinyue Li, Yin Liu, Yuehuang Wu, Yuxin Zhang, Ning Gu

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 16

Abstract

ABSTRACT Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex disorder characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation and impaired barrier function, for which effective long‐term therapies remain elusive. To address this challenge, we developed a novel nano‐vaccine that combines Prussian blue nanozymes (PBNZs) adjuvants with a ferritin carrier loaded with phosphorylcholine (PC), an autoimmune‐related antigen (Ferritin‐PC@PBNZs). This vaccine aims to provide sustained protection and therapeutic benefits for IBD through an active immunization strategy. This vaccine leverages the ferritin carrier to effectively present PC antigens, while simultaneously enhancing antigen uptake and activating dendritic cells with the PBNZs adjuvant. This dual action induces a durable humoral immunity characterized by a high‐titer, antigen‐specific antibody response with a balanced Th1/Th2 immune profile. In the dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)‐induced acute colitis model, vaccination with the Ferritin‐PC@PBNZs vaccine markedly alleviated disease severity. This protective effect was attributed to the induction of high levels of specific antibody against inflammation‐associated PC antigen and the restoration of intestinal barrier integrity. Overall, this vaccine‐based immunotolerance therapy represents a promising long‐term therapeutic strategy for IBD.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis · Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics · Immunotherapy and Immune Responses

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Affiliations

Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biomaterials and Devices, School of Biological Sciences & Medical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing China

Key Laboratory for Bio‐Electromagnetic Environment and Advanced Medical Theragnostic School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics Nanjing Medical University Nanjing China

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Southeast University Nanjing Jiangsu China

Engineering Medicine Research Group and Nanjing Research Center for Biomedical Electron Microscopy (NRC‐BEM) Medical School Nanjing University Nanjing China

Funding

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

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