Synaptic vesicle-inspired nanoparticles with spatiotemporally controlled release ability as a "nanoguard" for synergistic treatment of synucleinopathies

Mater Horiz. 2021 Apr 1;8(4):1199-1206. doi: 10.1039/d0mh01542c. Epub 2021 Mar 17.

Abstract

Synaptic vesicle-inspired nanoparticles (RT-PPB NPs) as a "nanoguard" were designed for clearing the toxic α-synuclein aggregates in diseased neurons and preventing the culprits from escaping to affect other normal cells. The NPs could overcome a series of tissue and cellular barriers and controllably release drugs in the diseased neurons, which ensured the optimization of synergistic treatment. This study indicates that the synaptic vesicle-inspired NPs may have the potential to open up a new avenue for the treatment of synucleinopathies, as well as other neurodegenerative diseases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Humans
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Neurons
  • Synaptic Vesicles
  • Synucleinopathies*
  • alpha-Synuclein

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • alpha-Synuclein