Abstract
Vascular stent implantation remains the major therapeutic method for cardiovascular diseases currently. We here introduced crucial biological functional biological function factors (SDF-1α, VEGF) and vital metal ions (Zn2+) into the stent surface to explore their synergistic effect in the microenvironment. The combination of the different factors is known to effectively regulate cellular inflammatory response and selectively regulate cell biological behavior. Meanwhile, in the implemented method, VEGF and Zn2+ were loaded into heparin and poly-l-lysine (Hep-PLL) nanoparticles, ensuring a controlled release of functional molecules with a multi-factor synergistic effect and excellent biological functions in vitro and in vivo. Notably, after 150 days of implantation of the modified stent in rabbits, a thin and smooth new intima was obtained. This study offers a new idea for constructing a modified surface microenvironment and promoting tissue repair.
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