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ArticleAdvanced healthcare materials2026

Macrophage Membrane-Cloaked, ROS-Triggered Quercetin Nanocarriers Target Ovarian Lesions to Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Wenzhu Li, Yu Guan, Nan Song, Feng Zhang, Zhimin Deng, Tailang Yin, Yanbing Yang, João Conde, Wenyi Jin, Zhinang Yin

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Wenzhu LiReproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Yu GuanReproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Nan SongCollege of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Feng ZhangReproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Zhimin DengReproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Tailang YinReproductive Medicine Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Yanbing YangCollege of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Polymers of Ministry of Education, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
João CondeComprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS| FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8422-6792
Wenyi JinDepartment of Orthopaedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3226-1606
Zhinang YinDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82271672National Natural Science Foundation of China 82571895Shenzhen Science and Technology Program JCYJ20220530140609020Shenzhen Science and Technology Program JCYJ20240813111408012
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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) involves oxidative stress-driven ovarian dysfunction and remains difficult to treat due to drug side effects and poor target engagement. We engineered a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive, macrophage-membrane-camouflaged quercetin nano-therapy (MM@PCD@QNPs) to enhance ovarian delivery and mitigate toxicity. The core comprises a pinacol phenylboronate-dextran conjugate that encapsulates quercetin and undergoes ROS-triggered release; a surface M0 macrophage membrane confers immune evasion and lesion tropism via retained proteins (e.g., CD11b and CD47-SIRPα). MM@PCD@QNPs displayed nanoscale dimensions and stability (133.63 ± 14.60 nm; -33.13 ± 1.52 mV) and released drug under elevated ROS. In DHT-injured granulosa cells and a DHEA-induced PCOS mouse model, the formulation promoted granulosa cell proliferation, suppressed apoptosis, reduced ROS, and preferentially accumulated in ovaries, with negligible in vitro and in vivo toxicity. Transcriptomics and validation implicate activation of the MAPK7-Nrf2-NQO1 axis as a principal mechanism; pharmacologic MAPK7 inhibition abrogated therapeutic effects. By coupling ROS-triggered release with macrophage-mimetic targeting, MM@PCD@QNPs overcome quercetin's low bioavailability and off-target exposure and provide a safe, effective nanoplatform for PCOS therapy.

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Drug CarriersMacrophagesNanoparticlesOvaryPolycystic Ovary SyndromeQuercetinReactive Oxygen SpeciesAnimalsApoptosisFemaleGranulosa CellsHumansMiceDrug CarriersQuercetinReactive Oxygen Speciesbiomimetic nanomaterialsgranulosa cellspolycystic ovary syndromereactive oxygen speciesROS‐responsive

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