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针对氧化应激微环境的纳米药物递送系统:椎间盘退变治疗的前瞻性策略

 

Authors Wang Y, Wen P, Zhang BF, Hu S, Yang Z

Received 19 March 2025

Accepted for publication 29 July 2025

Published 25 September 2025 Volume 2025:20 Pages 11717—11780

DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S529127

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Review by Single anonymous peer review

Peer reviewer comments 2

Editor who approved publication: Dr Xing Zhang

Yidian Wang,* Pengfei Wen,* Bin-Fei Zhang, Shouye Hu, Zhi Yang

Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China

*These authors contributed equally to this work

Correspondence: Zhi Yang; Yidian Wang, Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China, Email hhyy_yangzhi@163.com; honghui3615@163.com

Abstract: Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is the main cause of low back pain (LBP), which imposes a heavy burden on individuals and society. At present, the treatment methods for IDD aim to control clinical symptoms, and it is difficult to fundamentally reverse IDD and reconstruct its mechanical function. Related studies have shown that oxidative stress is a key factor in promoting intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and impeding its repair, so antioxidant therapy may be effective in improving or reversing IDD progression. However, considering the non-targeted systemic cytotoxicity and limited bioavailability of antioxidant biopharmaceuticals, it is urgent to establish an efficient drug delivery system. With the development and innovation of nanomedicine and materials science, nano-drug delivery systems (NDDSs) have shown broad application prospects in various diseases. Relying on the characteristics of nanoscale materials, NDDSs can achieve good biodegradability, biocompatibility, targeted drug delivery, and controlled drug release, thereby enhancing the efficacy of antioxidant preparations. This review not only summarizes the research progress of NDDSs in the treatment of IDD, but also evaluates the advantages and challenges faced by various NDDSs. We anticipate that the perspectives articulated in this review will offer valuable insights for the precise management of IDD.

Keywords: intervertebral disc degeneration, oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, drug delivery system, nanoparticles