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ArticleRespiratory research2025

Intranasal delivery of R8-modified circNFXL1 liposomes ameliorates Su5416-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension in C57BL/6 mice.

Shan-Shan Li, Miao Guo, Ying Zhao, Feifei Fan, Shaoyuan Huang, Houzhi Yang, Xu Chen, Xin Jin

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Shan-Shan Li *School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China. shanshan.li@nankai.edu.
Miao Guo *School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Ying Zhao *School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Feifei FanSchool of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Shaoyuan HuangSchool of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
Houzhi YangTianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
Xu ChenTianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics, Tianjin, China.
Xin JinSchool of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China. xin.jin@nankai.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81971083The Open Fund of Tianjin Central Hospital of Gynecology Obstetrics / Tianjin Key Laboratory of Human Development and Reproductive Regulation 2022XHY01
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive, life-threatening condition characterized by increased pulmonary vascular resistance and right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH). Current treatments primarily alleviate symptoms but do not effectively target the underlying molecular mechanisms driving the disease. This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of R8-modified liposomal delivery of circNFXL1, a circular RNA, in a mouse model of PAH.

methodsR8-circNFXL1 liposomes were synthesized and characterized for their physicochemical properties, including encapsulation efficiency. PAH was induced in C57BL/6 mice using a combination of subcutaneous Su5416 administration and hypoxic exposure. Intranasal delivery of R8-circNFXL1 was performed, and therapeutic effects were assessed using echocardiography and hemodynamic measurements. Molecular mechanisms were explored through analysis of the miR-29b/Kcnb1 axis, a regulatory pathway in PAH.

resultsThe R8-circNFXL1 liposomes demonstrated optimal physicochemical properties, including high encapsulation efficiency. Treatment with R8-circNFXL1 significantly reduced RVH, improved cardiac function, and mitigated pulmonary vascular remodeling compared to untreated PAH controls. Molecular analysis revealed that R8-circNFXL1 modulated the miR-29b/Kcnb1 axis, providing insights into its mechanism of action.

conclusionsR8-circNFXL1 liposomes offer a promising, targeted therapeutic strategy for PAH by addressing underlying molecular mechanisms. This approach has potential implications for developing alternative treatments to improve disease management and outcomes in PAH.

Indexed as

Hypertension, PulmonaryIndolesPulmonary Arterial HypertensionPyrrolesRNA, CircularAdministration, IntranasalAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalLiposomesMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLIndolesLiposomesPyrrolesRNA, CircularSemaxinibcircNFXL1Intranasal administrationLiposomal deliveryPulmonary arterial hypertension

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PMID40189516
PMCPMC11972480

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