Anti-inflammatory activity of curcumin-loaded tetrahedral framework nucleic acids on acute gouty arthritis

Abstract

Gouty arthritis is a very familiar inflammatory arthritis. Controlling inflammation is the key to preventing gouty arthritis. However, colchicine, the most highly represented drug used in clinical practice, has strict contraindications owing to some severe side effects. Curcumin (Cur), a natural anti-inflammatory drug, has demonstrated good safety and efficacy. However, the rapid degradation, poor aqueous solubility, and low bioavailability of Cur limit its therapeutic effect. To strengthen the effectiveness and bioavailability of Cur. Cur loaded tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (Cur-TFNAs) were synthesized to deliver Cur. Compared with free Cur, Cur-TFNAs exhibit a preferable drug stability, good biocompatibility (CCK-8 assay), ease of uptake (immunofluorescence), and higher tissue utilization (in vivo biodistribution). Most importantly, Cur-TFNAs present better antiinflammatory effect than free Cur both in vivo and in vitro experiments through the determination of inflammation-related cytokines expression. Therefore, we believe that Cur-TFNAs have great prospects for the prevention of gout and similar inflammatory diseases.Peer review under responsibility of KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.

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