journal article·2026-05-25Open access

Pathological Mechanism‐Inspired Biomimetic Nano‐Senotherapy for Reversing Experimental Atherosclerosis in ApoE −/− Mice

Yuhan Tian, Yanrui Yang, Qiuyu Li, Ying Hu, Qin Hu, Shasha Ran, Siyu Zhou, Xiujuan Yang, Shanshan Li, Qixiong Zhang

Abstract

ABSTRACT The greatest challenge in atherosclerosis (AS) management lies in achieving lesion reversal, not merely slowing progression. Senescent cell accumulation—driven by continuous generation and apoptotic resistance—perpetuates plaque pathology and obstructs regression. This study addresses the reversal conundrum through a dual‐action strategy: blocking new senescent cell formation while enhancing clearance of existing senescent cells. We developed a ROS‐responsive dimeric prodrug (K 2 A) from the MPO‐inhibitory tripeptide KYC, which co‐assembles with the senolytics Navitoclax into a nano‐Senotherapy (N@K 2 A). Further cloaked with neutrophil membranes from AS mice, the biomimetic N@K 2 A@NEM precisely targets plaques, responds to local ROS, and orchestrates senescent cell formation and removal. This targeted senotherapeutic intervention demonstrates effective reversal of established experimental AS, offering a potential solution to the field's most pressing clinical dilemma.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence · Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics · Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques

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Affiliations

College of Pharmacy and Food Key Laboratory of Research and Application of Ethnic Medicine Processing and Preparation on the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau Southwest Minzu University Chengdu China

Department of Pharmacy Personalized Drug Research and Therapy Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital School of Medicine University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu China

Department of Pharmacy Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital East Sichuan Hospital & Dazhou First People's Hospital Dazhou China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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