An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke

Ischemic stroke is a neurological disease characterized by high morbidity and mortality. A key pathological mechanism involves rapid restoration of blood oxygen in the infarcted area, which triggers oxidative stress and inflammatory responses leading to neuronal damage. The complex etiology of the d...

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Main Authors: Chenjie Xia, Changhui Hu, Rui Xu, Feihong Zhuo, Mengfei Yang, Yinjia Li, Zixuan Shan, Cheng Xu, Yutong Wang, Zhipeng Chen
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Changhui Hu
Rui Xu
Feihong Zhuo
Mengfei Yang
Yinjia Li
Zixuan Shan
Cheng Xu
Yutong Wang
Zhipeng Chen
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Changhui Hu
Rui Xu
Feihong Zhuo
Mengfei Yang
Yinjia Li
Zixuan Shan
Cheng Xu
Yutong Wang
Zhipeng Chen
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description Ischemic stroke is a neurological disease characterized by high morbidity and mortality. A key pathological mechanism involves rapid restoration of blood oxygen in the infarcted area, which triggers oxidative stress and inflammatory responses leading to neuronal damage. The complex etiology of the disease poses challenges to single-target pharmacotherapy, necessitating the development of multi-targeted combination drug treatments. Reports showed that water- and lipid-soluble components of Danshen, exert synergistic neuroprotective effects. However, the disparate physicochemical properties of these compounds lead to differential release kinetics, hampering the therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) presents a formidable obstacle to the penetration of water-soluble constituents. Here, we developed a novel biomimetic drug delivery system utilizing hollow polydopamine coated with red blood cell membranes. Water-soluble (W) and lipid-soluble (L) components of Danshen were loaded at distinct membrane regions to facilitate synchronized release profile. Additionally, borneol was used to modify the membrane to enhance the BBB penetration capacity. Mechanism study revealed that W and L possess synergistic effect through inhibiting NF-κB and TNF-α pathways. In summary, this delivery system enables concurrent loading and efficient brain delivery of multiple constituents, thereby promoting neurological recovery and presenting a promising therapeutic strategy for ischemic stroke.
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spelling doaj-art-eb31c7edb7014c8ebfbc3eb5092e16192025-08-20T03:13:57ZengElsevierMaterials Today Bio2590-00642025-10-013410210210.1016/j.mtbio.2025.102102An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic strokeChenjie Xia0Changhui Hu1Rui Xu2Feihong Zhuo3Mengfei Yang4Yinjia Li5Zixuan Shan6Cheng Xu7Yutong Wang8Zhipeng Chen9Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Department of Pharmacy, Wuxi Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Wuxi, 214071, ChinaKey Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, ChinaKey Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, ChinaKey Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, ChinaKey Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, ChinaKey Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, ChinaSchool of Biopharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 211198, ChinaPharmacy Department, Kunshan Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, 215300, ChinaKey Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Corresponding author.Key Laboratory of State Administration of TCM for Standardization of Chinese Medicine Processing, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China; Corresponding author.Ischemic stroke is a neurological disease characterized by high morbidity and mortality. A key pathological mechanism involves rapid restoration of blood oxygen in the infarcted area, which triggers oxidative stress and inflammatory responses leading to neuronal damage. The complex etiology of the disease poses challenges to single-target pharmacotherapy, necessitating the development of multi-targeted combination drug treatments. Reports showed that water- and lipid-soluble components of Danshen, exert synergistic neuroprotective effects. However, the disparate physicochemical properties of these compounds lead to differential release kinetics, hampering the therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) presents a formidable obstacle to the penetration of water-soluble constituents. Here, we developed a novel biomimetic drug delivery system utilizing hollow polydopamine coated with red blood cell membranes. Water-soluble (W) and lipid-soluble (L) components of Danshen were loaded at distinct membrane regions to facilitate synchronized release profile. Additionally, borneol was used to modify the membrane to enhance the BBB penetration capacity. Mechanism study revealed that W and L possess synergistic effect through inhibiting NF-κB and TNF-α pathways. In summary, this delivery system enables concurrent loading and efficient brain delivery of multiple constituents, thereby promoting neurological recovery and presenting a promising therapeutic strategy for ischemic stroke.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006425006726Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. (Danshen)Multi-componentSynergistic effectBlood-brain barrierCerebral ischemic stroke
spellingShingle Chenjie Xia
Changhui Hu
Rui Xu
Feihong Zhuo
Mengfei Yang
Yinjia Li
Zixuan Shan
Cheng Xu
Yutong Wang
Zhipeng Chen
An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke
Materials Today Bio
Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. (Danshen)
Multi-component
Synergistic effect
Blood-brain barrier
Cerebral ischemic stroke
title An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke
title_full An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke
title_fullStr An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke
title_full_unstemmed An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke
title_short An efficient brain delivery system co-loaded with multiple components of Salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke
title_sort efficient brain delivery system co loaded with multiple components of salvia miltiorrhiza for synergistic treatment of ischemic stroke
topic Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge. (Danshen)
Multi-component
Synergistic effect
Blood-brain barrier
Cerebral ischemic stroke
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006425006726
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