Dynamic Covalent Dual Prodrug Assemblies for Endometritis Therapy via Inflammation Alleviation, Tissue Repair, and Reproductive Function Restoration

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Authors: Yuhan Zhao, Haoyue Wu, J. Chen, Ying Wang, Zhiru Su, Lixiang Zhao, Yuqin Wang, Y. C. Xu, Xiaomei Li, Chaoyang Zhou, Xiaojian Yan, Honglin Teng
+5 more Yuanfeng Li, Yong Liu, Mingqin Lu, Linqi Shi, Xiaoli Hu
Cited by: 5
References: 62

Abstract

Endometritis is an inflammatory disorder of the endometrium triggered by microbial infection or immune dysregulation, and current therapies, which are largely single-targeted, fail to coordinate multiple mechanisms. Here, we report a dynamic covalent dual prodrug nanoplatform (termed SFB) that integrates the anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and proautophagic effects of spermidine (SPD) and baicalein (BAI). Using phenylboronic acid-mediated linkage and reaction-induced self-assembly (RISA), SFB formed well-defined nanostructures with an exceptionally high dual-drug encapsulation (exceeding 90%). These assemblies enabled responsive and synchronized release under acidic and oxidative inflammatory microenvironments while exhibiting favorable stability and biosafety. Mechanistic studies revealed that SFB efficiently scavenged reactive oxygen species, suppressed TLR/MyD88/NF-κB-mediated inflammation, inhibited apoptosis, and restored autophagy-lysosomal homeostasis. In a mouse model of endometritis, SFB treatment markedly reduced oxidative stress, promoted tissue repair, improved endometrial receptivity, and rescued reproductive impairments associated with embryo implantation and fetal development. Collectively, SFB represents a multifunctional dynamic covalent nanoplatform that enhances therapeutic efficacy against endometrial inflammation, improves reproductive outcomes, and overcomes key limitations of conventional dual-drug delivery strategies, offering opportunities for multidrug synergistic therapy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Reproductive System and Pregnancy Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Polymer Surface Interaction Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
ACS Nano
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
20
Issue
5
Pages
4352–4369
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN