Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Fracture healing in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is markedly impaired, characterized by a prolonged inflammation phase and defective osteoblast differentiation at the fracture site. In this study, we identified aberrant cellular glycolysis at T2D fracture sites, with bone marrow mese...

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Main Authors: Shengming Zhang, Weixian Hu, Yanzhi Zhao, Yuheng Liao, Kangkang Zha, Wenqian Zhang, Chenyan Yu, Jiewen Liao, Hui Li, Wu Zhou, Faqi Cao, Bobin Mi, Guohui Liu
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author Shengming Zhang
Weixian Hu
Yanzhi Zhao
Yuheng Liao
Kangkang Zha
Wenqian Zhang
Chenyan Yu
Jiewen Liao
Hui Li
Wu Zhou
Faqi Cao
Bobin Mi
Guohui Liu
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Yanzhi Zhao
Yuheng Liao
Kangkang Zha
Wenqian Zhang
Chenyan Yu
Jiewen Liao
Hui Li
Wu Zhou
Faqi Cao
Bobin Mi
Guohui Liu
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description Fracture healing in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is markedly impaired, characterized by a prolonged inflammation phase and defective osteoblast differentiation at the fracture site. In this study, we identified aberrant cellular glycolysis at T2D fracture sites, with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) exhibiting suppressed glycolysis and macrophages displaying enhanced glycolysis, mediated by the dysregulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). To rectify these metabolic imbalances, we developed a multifunctional nanocomposite PN@MHV hydrogel. Myricitrin, a flavonoid glycoside, forms the MHV hydrogel by cross-linking with HA-PBA and PVA via hydrogen bonds, and upregulates glycolysis through HIF-1α, thus promoting osteoblast differentiation under high glucose environment. To further regulate the inflammatory microenvironment, we incorporated nanoparticles loaded with PX-478, a HIF-1α specific inhibitor, into the hydrogel, with folic acid covalently modified to target proinflammatory M1 macrophages. This PN@MHV hydrogel bidirectionally regulated glycolysis via HIF-1α, enhancing osteoblast differentiation while attenuating macrophage-mediated inflammation. Comprehensive in vitro and in vivo experiments in a T2D fracture mouse model confirmed the hydrogel's ability to improve the inflammatory microenvironment and accelerate bone healing. Our findings underscore the therapeutic potential of targeting cellular glycolysis as a promising approach for enhancing fracture healing in diabetic patients.
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spelling doaj-art-c025fb6c81bc4e1b97decdd2e5c5a3212025-08-20T02:06:57ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Bioactive Materials2452-199X2025-08-015015217010.1016/j.bioactmat.2025.03.020Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitusShengming Zhang0Weixian Hu1Yanzhi Zhao2Yuheng Liao3Kangkang Zha4Wenqian Zhang5Chenyan Yu6Jiewen Liao7Hui Li8Wu Zhou9Faqi Cao10Bobin Mi11Guohui Liu12Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, ChinaDepartment of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China; Corresponding authors. Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China.Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China; Corresponding author. Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China.Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China; Corresponding authors. Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China.Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China; Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China; Corresponding author. Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan, 430022, China.Fracture healing in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is markedly impaired, characterized by a prolonged inflammation phase and defective osteoblast differentiation at the fracture site. In this study, we identified aberrant cellular glycolysis at T2D fracture sites, with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) exhibiting suppressed glycolysis and macrophages displaying enhanced glycolysis, mediated by the dysregulation of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). To rectify these metabolic imbalances, we developed a multifunctional nanocomposite PN@MHV hydrogel. Myricitrin, a flavonoid glycoside, forms the MHV hydrogel by cross-linking with HA-PBA and PVA via hydrogen bonds, and upregulates glycolysis through HIF-1α, thus promoting osteoblast differentiation under high glucose environment. To further regulate the inflammatory microenvironment, we incorporated nanoparticles loaded with PX-478, a HIF-1α specific inhibitor, into the hydrogel, with folic acid covalently modified to target proinflammatory M1 macrophages. This PN@MHV hydrogel bidirectionally regulated glycolysis via HIF-1α, enhancing osteoblast differentiation while attenuating macrophage-mediated inflammation. Comprehensive in vitro and in vivo experiments in a T2D fracture mouse model confirmed the hydrogel's ability to improve the inflammatory microenvironment and accelerate bone healing. Our findings underscore the therapeutic potential of targeting cellular glycolysis as a promising approach for enhancing fracture healing in diabetic patients.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452199X25001306Fracture healingDiabetesGlycolysisHydrogelAnti-inflammation
spellingShingle Shengming Zhang
Weixian Hu
Yanzhi Zhao
Yuheng Liao
Kangkang Zha
Wenqian Zhang
Chenyan Yu
Jiewen Liao
Hui Li
Wu Zhou
Faqi Cao
Bobin Mi
Guohui Liu
Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Bioactive Materials
Fracture healing
Diabetes
Glycolysis
Hydrogel
Anti-inflammation
title Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_full Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_fullStr Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_full_unstemmed Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_short Bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus
title_sort bidirectional modulation of glycolysis using a multifunctional nanocomposite hydrogel promotes bone fracture healing in type 2 diabetes mellitus
topic Fracture healing
Diabetes
Glycolysis
Hydrogel
Anti-inflammation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452199X25001306
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