Issue 12, 2024

Platelet membrane encapsulated curcumin nanomaterial-mediated specific thrombolysis and anti-thrombotic treatment among pregnant women

Abstract

The current treatment for venous thrombosis during pregnancy is ineffective, primarily, due to the unique physiology of pregnant women. Most clinical medications have fetal side effects when they circulate in the body. We first synthesized nanomaterials (Cur–PFP@PC) using poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) as the base material, with curcumin (Cur) and perfluoropentane (PFP) as core components. Subsequently, we encapsulated Cur–PFP@PC into the platelet membrane to synthesize P-Cur–PFP@PC. Under ultrasound guidance, in combination with low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), PFP underwent a phase change, resulting in thrombolysis. The generated microbubbles enhanced the signal impact of ultrasound, and P-Cur–PFP@PC showed better performance than Cur–PFP@PC. P-Cur–PFP@PC can target thrombosis treatment, achieve visually and precisely controlled drug release, and repair damaged blood vessels, thus avoiding the adverse effects associated with traditional long-term drug administration.

Graphical abstract: Platelet membrane encapsulated curcumin nanomaterial-mediated specific thrombolysis and anti-thrombotic treatment among pregnant women

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
27 Jan 2024
Accepted
15 Apr 2024
First published
10 May 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Biomater. Sci., 2024,12, 3163-3174

Platelet membrane encapsulated curcumin nanomaterial-mediated specific thrombolysis and anti-thrombotic treatment among pregnant women

L. Xu, Y. Zhou, N. Li, A. Yang and H. Qi, Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12, 3163 DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00149D

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