This invention discloses a high-BNIP3-loaded
exosome, its preparation method, and its applications, relating to the field of
biomedical engineering technology. The high-BNIP3-loaded exosomes are obtained by pre-treating
human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells transfected with a
recombinant expression vector carrying the BNIP3
gene, followed by 24 hours of hypoxia at 1%
oxygen concentration. The exosomes have a particle size of 40-130 nm and highly express BNIP3 and
exosome markers HSP70, CD63, and TSG101. The preparation method includes constructing a pcDNA3.1-BNIP3 recombinant vector, transfecting and screening stable-expressing engineered cells, hypoxia pre-treatment, and purification by
gradient centrifugation combined with ultracentrifugation. This invention achieves efficient loading and targeted delivery of BNIP3 through a synergistic strategy of
genetic engineering and microenvironment
simulation, significantly improving the
endocytosis efficiency of
nucleus pulposus cells, activating
mitophagy, restoring mitochondrial function, and promoting
extracellular matrix synthesis. It can be used to prepare drugs for treating
intervertebral disc degeneration and has excellent clinical application prospects.