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ArticleNature communications2026

High-entropy alloy Janus artificial enzymes for pH-gated sequential redox therapy of drug-resistant bacterial infection.

Cong Han, Yongqi Wang, Shihuan Gao, Ting Wang, Huili Du, Jie Long, Weidong Tian, Mohsen Adeli, Liang Cheng, Zhi Liu and 2 more

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Article in Nature communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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12 authors.

Cong Han *State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yongqi Wang *College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymer Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Shihuan GaoCollege of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymer Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ting WangCollege of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Polymer Materials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Huili DuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jie LongState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Weidong TianState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Mohsen AdeliInstitute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6895-8491
Liang ChengDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, The Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China.
Zhi LiuState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. zliu830@scu.edu.cn.
Tian ChenState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. tchen0629@scu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1296-7772
Chong ChengState Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. chong.cheng@scu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6872-2240

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 52373148, 52173133, 52525311, 82561160101
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Drug-resistant bacterial infections in chronic wounds remain a critical challenge, particularly under persistent inflammation. Here, we report the de novo design of high-entropy alloy (HEA, PtFeCuCoNi)-based Janus artificial enzymes with pH-gated redox biocatalysis for sequential antibacterial and repair functions. The multi-metal synergy stabilizes the d-band center, allowing acidic oxidase/peroxidase-like activity and neutral antioxidase-like activity. In infection, the enzymes generate bactericidal reactive oxygen species (ROS) to eliminate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and biofilms at ultralow concentrations (8 μg/mL). During healing, they scavenge ROS, alleviate oxidative injury and support cellular proliferation. In MRSA-infected wounds, this dual-action system clears bacteria and then accelerates regeneration through enhanced neovascularization and matrix remodeling. Mechanistic analyses reveal PFKFB3-mediated metabolic reprogramming, suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and macrophage polarization toward the M2 phenotype. Integrating pH-gated antimicrobial and immunomodulatory repair within one nanoplatform, this strategy addresses the conflicting demands of infection control and tissue healing.

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AlloysAnti-Bacterial AgentsMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcal InfectionsAnimalsBiofilmsHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMiceOxidation-ReductionReactive Oxygen SpeciesWound HealingAlloysAnti-Bacterial AgentsReactive Oxygen Species

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PMCPMC12868632

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