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ArticleNature communications2026

A urea-activated nanocarrier for site-specific SGLT2 inhibition and metabolic rescue against cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.

Xuechun Ren, Di Gao, Rong Yun, Xinyang Liu, Chenna Di, Zeyu Hu, Xinyuan Zhang, Zhongmin Tian, Zhe Yang

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Xuechun Ren *The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Di Gao *The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1751-2371
Rong YunThe Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Xinyang LiuThe Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Chenna DiThe Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Zeyu HuThe Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Xinyuan ZhangThe Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Zhongmin TianThe Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China. zmtian@mail.xjtu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6414-6354
Zhe YangThe Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China. yangzhe@xjtu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9525-035X

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National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82370726Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (Shaanxi Province Natural Science Foundation) 2024JC-YBMS-272
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Abstract

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, driven by interlinked metabolic, renal and cardiovascular dysfunction, remains therapeutically challenging due to its multi-organ complexity. Although sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors such as empagliflozin (EMPA) confer cardiorenal benefits, their efficacy is limited by poor renal specificity and systemic off-target exposure. Here, we report a kidney-targeted and urea-responsive nanocarrier (T-PAAD NPs) that enables renal tubule-selective release of EMPA in response to pathological urea concentrations. This delivery strategy, rarely explored in nanomedicine, synergistically enhances therapeutic precision while integrating reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging to mitigate oxidative stress. In male mouse models of CKM, T-PAAD NPs/EMPA effectively reprogram cardiac and renal energy metabolism, restore filtration and contractile function, and achieve superior glycemic, renal, and cardiovascular outcomes compared to free EMPA. By coupling bioresponsive controlled release with metabolic modulation, this nanoplatform provides a promising approach to treat CKM and other systemic metabolic disorders.

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Benzhydryl CompoundsCardio-Renal SyndromeDrug CarriersGlucosidesMetabolic SyndromeNanoparticlesSodium-Glucose Transporter 2 InhibitorsUreaAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalHumansKidneyMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLOxidative StressBenzhydryl CompoundsDrug CarriersempagliflozinGlucosidesReactive Oxygen SpeciesSodium-Glucose Transporter 2Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 InhibitorsUrea

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