Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial disease characterized by oxidative stress and follicular dysfunction, leading to menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, and infertility. Traditional drug delivery methods often result in drug loss and side effects on normal tissues. To address these issues, we synthesized two novel Co(II)-containing coordination polymers (CPs), {[Co(L)(H2O)2]·2H2O}n (1) and {[Co(L)(H2O)2]·1.5H2O}n (2), through the reaction of the T-shaped ligand (4 - 3'-pyridyl-,6 - 4'-carboxylphenyl)picolinic acid (H2L) with Co(NO3)2·6H2O via a solvothermal process. Fluorescence spectroscopy revealed that the fluorescence emission of the CPs originates from the ligand, indicating their potential application as blue fluorescence materials. Subsequently, we encapsulated these CPs with hyaluronic acid (HA) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) hydrogels to create two types of metal gel particles carrying spironolactone (HA/CMCS-CPs@spironolactone). SEM and TEM analyses showed that the material consists of tightly stacked sheet-like structures with an average size of approximately 100nm. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated that the material begins to decompose at around 115°C, demonstrating good thermal stability. We assessed the inhibitory effects of these materials on oxidative stress induced by PCOS. The results showed that both types of spironolactone-loaded metal gel particles significantly reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, particularly the particles constructed with CP2. HA/CMCS-CP1@spironolactone reduced MDA levels by approximately 17% and 46% at low and high concentrations, respectively, while HA/CMCS-CP2@spironolactone decreased MDA levels by about 55% and 39% at high and low concentrations, respectively. Therefore, the novel drug delivery system reported in this study has the potential to become a safe and effective option for the localized treatment of PCOS.
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