This invention discloses a
reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive
nanocomposite for targeting and repairing damaged
endothelium, its preparation, and its application, belonging to the field of
nanomedicine technology. The
nanocomposite comprises a physalicylate-
copper nanoparticle core and a P-
selectin-targeting polypeptide linked to the core surface via
thiol-
copper affinity. The physalicylate-
copper nanoparticle core is prepared by coordination of physalicylate and copper ions to form a primary complex, followed by
ascorbic acid reduction. This composite nanosystem can specifically recognize and accumulate in the blood vessels and peritubular regions of the
kidney injury area, releasing Cu in response to high concentrations of ROS in an inflammatory environment. 2+ Together with HBT, it simultaneously achieves
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functions, promotes
angiogenesis and repair, and inhibits the release of
inflammatory factors and
macrophage infiltration and activation, effectively blocking the
fibrosis process. This
system has a well-defined structure and strong targeting, and can effectively rebuild microvessels, reduce
inflammation, and block the process of
renal fibrosis, providing a highly efficient and precise new
nanomedicine strategy for the anti-fibrotic treatment of
kidney diseases.