Intranasal Delivery of Gallium–Quercetin Nanoparticles for Multi‐Target Ferroptosis Inhibition in Parkinson's Disease

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Authors: Keyang Xu, Dandan Kou, Xiao Xiao, Bingbing Bai, Caide Liu, Mengyao Wu, Yadan Shi, Mengdan Xu, Xiaoyi Cao, Haodi Qi, Shuhua Wu, Jianfeng Zeng
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Ferroptosis contributes to Parkinson's disease (PD) through interconnected processes including iron dysregulation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction, yet current therapies targeting single pathways remain insufficient. Herein, we developed gallium–quercetin nanoparticles (GQNPs) as an intranasally deliverable nanoplatform for multi‐target ferroptosis inhibition. In vitro, GQNPs suppressed ferroptosis by coordinating iron regulation and antioxidation. Ga 3 + interfered with transferrin‐mediated iron uptake to restrict iron influx, while quercetin reduced oxidative stress and supported iron homeostasis, thereby decreasing ROS accumulation and improving mitochondrial function. In vivo, intranasal delivery of GQNPs effectively bypassed the blood‐brain barrier to recover motor coordination and cognitive function in PD mice. By integrating iron regulation, antioxidant activity, and mitochondrial protection within a single nanoplatform, this work highlights gallium‐based coordination nanoparticles as a promising therapeutic strategy for ferroptosis‐associated neurodegenerative diseases.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ferroptosis and cancer prognosis Iron Metabolism and Disorders Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Science
Publisher
Wiley
Pages
e77025–e77025
Publication date
7 August 2026
Language
EN