ATP-responsive zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 for superoxide dismutase delivery to reduce reactive oxygen species in MG-63 cells

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by alveolar bone loss, which affects the integrity of the tissue supporting the teeth. Previous studies have shown that reactive oxygen species (ROS) can promote the secretion of inflammatory factors and cause alveolar bone inflammatory reactions and bone resorption. Therefore, scavenging ROS is important for reducing the expression of inflammatory factors and improving the inflammatory environment of alveolar bone tissue. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is one of the most effective antioxidant enzymes for eliminating ROS, which can protect cells from ROS toxicity and reduce the level of intracellular oxidative stress and inflammation. However, SOD molecules have shortcomings, such as short half-life and insufficient stability, which limit the application of SOD in inhibiting periodontal bone resorption. The use of carrier zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 (ZIF-90) with ATP-responsiveness and good biocompatibility can protect SOD molecules, improve SOD stability, and achieve intracellular SOD delivery.