Curcumin-Encapsulated Co-ZIF-8 for Ulcerative Colitis Therapy: ROS Scavenging and Macrophage Modulation Effects

Qi Tao, Hang Yao*, Feifei Wang, Zehao Gu, Xiaofei Yang, Yuchi Zhao, Huan Pang, Dong-An Wang*, Hui Chong*

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Abstract

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by the disruption of the intestinal epithelial barrier. This study described the synthesis and characterization of CCM-Co-ZIF-8, a novel composite material with enzyme-like activities similar to catalase, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase. CCM-Co-ZIF-8 demonstrated the ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species that play a critical role in UC pathogenesis. In vitro studies using lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells showed that CCM-Co-ZIF-8 exhibited anti-inflammatory activity by promoting the transition of macrophages from an M1 to an M2 phenotype. In vivo experiments using a mouse model of UC demonstrated that CCM-Co-ZIF-8 suppressed the expression of proinflammatory cytokines. These findings suggested that CCM-Co-ZIF-8 might hold promise as a therapeutic strategy for the treatment of UC. © 2024 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30571-30582
JournalACS Omega
Volume9
Issue number28
Online published4 Jul 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jul 2024

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