Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Neonatal muscle-derived extracellular vesicles containing miR-542-3p rejuvenate aged skeletal muscle via a functional microneedle patch

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.06.011

Figure Lengend Snippet: NMEVs effectively attenuated palmitic acid-induced senescence in C2C12 cells. (A) Schematic diagram of cell culture and treatment. (B) qRT-PCR analysis of the expression of senescence markers p53, cdkn1a, and cdkn2a in each group (n = 3). (C-C‴) Western blotting for the expression of senescence markers p53, cdkn1a (p21), and cdkn2a (p16) in each group with relative quantification (n = 6). (D-D′) Immunofluorescence staining for the DNA damage marker γH2AX with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 100 μm; n = 6 for each group). (E-E′) Immunofluorescence staining for p16 with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 100 μm; n = 6). (F-F′) Immunofluorescence staining for p21 with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 100 μm; n = 6). (G-G′) Flow cytometry analysis of relative reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels (n = 6). Data are presented as mean ± SD. ∗P < 0.05, ∗∗P < 0.01, ∗∗∗P < 0.001, and ∗∗∗∗P < 0.0001; ns, not significant. Rel. fold, relative fold; T.Ar, total area.

Article Snippet: The C2C12 cell line was procured from Procell Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd (Wuhan, China).

Techniques: Cell Culture, Quantitative RT-PCR, Expressing, Western Blot, Quantitative Proteomics, Immunofluorescence, Staining, Marker, Flow Cytometry

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Neonatal muscle-derived extracellular vesicles containing miR-542-3p rejuvenate aged skeletal muscle via a functional microneedle patch

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.06.011

Figure Lengend Snippet: NMEVs alleviated palmitic acid-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid deposition. (A) Relative ATP synthesis rates in each group (n = 6). (B) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-CO1 expression in each group (n = 3). (C) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-ND1 expression in each group (n = 3). (D) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-CO3 expression in each group (n = 3). (E) qRT-PCR analysis of D-loop expression in each group (n = 3). (F) Mitochondrial complex V activity in C2C12 cells of each group (n = 6). (G) Measurement of oxygen consumption rate (OCR) in C2C12 cells of each group (n = 4). (H-H′) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) assessment of mitochondrial quantity with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 500 nm; n = 3). (I-I′) Western blotting for PGC-1α expression in each group with relative quantification (n = 6). (J-J′) Immunofluorescence staining for SDHA with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 100 μm; n = 6). (K-K′) Immunofluorescence staining for EdU with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 100 μm; n = 6). (L-L′) Representative images of BODIPY staining in each group with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 20 μm; magnified Scale bar, 5 μm; n = 6). (M-M′) Representative images of Oil Red O staining in each group with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 20 μm; magnified scale bar, 5 μm; n = 6). Data are presented as mean ± SD. ∗P < 0.05, ∗∗P < 0.01, ∗∗∗P < 0.001, and ∗∗∗∗P < 0.0001; ns, not significant.

Article Snippet: The C2C12 cell line was procured from Procell Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd (Wuhan, China).

Techniques: Quantitative RT-PCR, Expressing, Activity Assay, Transmission Assay, Electron Microscopy, Western Blot, Quantitative Proteomics, Immunofluorescence, Staining

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Neonatal muscle-derived extracellular vesicles containing miR-542-3p rejuvenate aged skeletal muscle via a functional microneedle patch

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.06.011

Figure Lengend Snippet: NMEVs reduced C2C12 senescence and lipid accumulation by enriching miR-542-3p to stabilize mitochondrial function. (A) PCA plot showing sample homogeneity of AMEVs and NMEVs (n = 3). (B) Heatmap showing the top 20 significantly upregulated and downregulated microRNAs. (C) qRT-PCR analysis of the expression of the top 12 significantly upregulated microRNAs (n = 3). (D) qRT-PCR analysis of miR-542-3p expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with NMEVs, mimic, or NMEVs + inhibitor (n = 3). (E-E′) Immunofluorescence staining for p16 with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 50 μm; n = 6). (F-F′) Immunofluorescence staining for p21 with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 50 μm; n = 6). (G-G′) Immunofluorescence staining for γH2AX with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 50 μm; n = 6). (H-H′) Immunofluorescence staining for EdU with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 50 μm; n = 6). (I-I′) Immunofluorescence staining for SDHA with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 50 μm; n = 6). (J-J‴) Western blotting for p16, p21 and PGC-1α expression in each group with relative quantification (n = 6). (K) Relative ATP synthesis rates in each group (n = 6). (L) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-CO1 expression in each group (n = 3). (M) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-ND1 expression in each group (n = 3). (N) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-CO3 expression in each group (n = 3). (O) qRT-PCR analysis of D-loop expression in each group (n = 3). (P-P′) Representative images of BODIPY staining in each group with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 20 μm; magnified Scale bar, 10 μm; n = 6). (Q-Q′) Representative images of Oil Red O staining in each group with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 20 μm; magnified Scale bar, 10 μm; n = 6). Data are presented as mean ± SD. ∗P < 0.05, ∗∗P < 0.01, ∗∗∗P < 0.001, and ∗∗∗∗P < 0.0001; ns, not significant.

Article Snippet: The C2C12 cell line was procured from Procell Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd (Wuhan, China).

Techniques: Quantitative RT-PCR, Expressing, Transfection, Immunofluorescence, Staining, Western Blot, Quantitative Proteomics

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Neonatal muscle-derived extracellular vesicles containing miR-542-3p rejuvenate aged skeletal muscle via a functional microneedle patch

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.06.011

Figure Lengend Snippet: Asxl2 and Eef1a1 served as downstream target genes of miR-542-3p. (A) Prediction of downstream target genes of miR-542-3p using multiple target gene prediction software. (B) qRT-PCR analysis of Asxl2 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (C) qRT-PCR analysis of Eef1a1 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (D) qRT-PCR analysis of Lrrc59 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (E) qRT-PCR analysis of Gabarap expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (F) qRT-PCR analysis of Ap3d1 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (G) qRT-PCR analysis of Arhgap5 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (H) qRT-PCR analysis of Kcmf1 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (I) qRT-PCR analysis of Pten expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (J) qRT-PCR analysis of Ube2e1 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic (n = 3). (K-K″) Western blotting for Asxl2 and Eef1a1 expression in C2C12 cells after transfection with miR-542-3p mimic, with relative quantification (n = 3). (L-L′) Dual-luciferase reporter assay verifying the direct targeting binding relationship between miR-542-3p and Asxl2 (n = 3). (M-M′) Dual-luciferase reporter assay verifying the direct targeting binding relationship between miR-542-3p and Eef1a1 (n = 3). (N-N″) Western blotting for Asxl2 and Eef1a1 expression in neonatal and aging muscle tissues (n = 3). Data are presented as mean ± SD. ∗P < 0.05, ∗∗P < 0.01, ∗∗∗P < 0.001, and ∗∗∗∗P < 0.0001; ns, not significant.

Article Snippet: The C2C12 cell line was procured from Procell Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd (Wuhan, China).

Techniques: Software, Quantitative RT-PCR, Expressing, Transfection, Western Blot, Quantitative Proteomics, Luciferase, Reporter Assay, Binding Assay

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Neonatal muscle-derived extracellular vesicles containing miR-542-3p rejuvenate aged skeletal muscle via a functional microneedle patch

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.06.011

Figure Lengend Snippet: miR-542-3p suppressed Eef1a1 to ameliorate PA-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular senescence. (A-A′) Western blotting for Eef1a1 expression after PA induction, followed by transfection with miR-542-3p mimic and Eef1a1 overexpression plasmid (Eef1a1 OE ), with relative quantification (n = 3). (B) Schematic diagram illustrating Eef1a1 regulation of lipid storage via AMPK. (C-C′) Western blotting for AMPK and p-AMPK expression in neonatal and aging muscle tissues with relative quantification (n = 3). (D-D′) Western blotting for AMPK and p-AMPK expression after PA induction, followed by transfection with miR-542-3p mimic and Eef1a1 overexpression plasmid (Eef1a1 OE ), with relative quantification (n = 3). (E-E″) Representative images of p16 and p21 staining in each group with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 50 μm; n = 6). (F) Relative ATP synthesis rates in each group (n = 6). (G) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-CO1 expression in each group (n = 3). (H) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-ND1 expression in each group (n = 3). (I) qRT-PCR analysis of MT-CO3 expression in each group (n = 3). (J) qRT-PCR analysis of D-loop expression in each group (n = 3). (K) Mitochondrial complex V activity in C2C12 cells of each group (n = 6). (L-L′) Representative images of SDHA staining in each group with quantitative analysis (Scale bar, 50 μm; n = 6). Data are presented as mean ± SD. ∗P < 0.05, ∗∗P < 0.01, ∗∗∗P < 0.001, and ∗∗∗∗P < 0.0001; ns, not significant.

Article Snippet: The C2C12 cell line was procured from Procell Life Science & Technology Co., Ltd (Wuhan, China).

Techniques: Western Blot, Expressing, Transfection, Over Expression, Plasmid Preparation, Quantitative Proteomics, Staining, Quantitative RT-PCR, Activity Assay

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Bioengineered titanium implants functionalized with aptamer-valproic acid conjugates orchestrate macrophage programming and mesenchymal stem cell homing for improved osseointegration

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.05.055

Figure Lengend Snippet: A) Live/Dead staining of RAW 264.7 macrophages cultured on different material surfaces for 72 h, where dead cells were stained red and live cells were stained green. B) Cytoskeleton staining morphology of RAW 264.7 grown on different material surfaces for 72 h. C, D, F) Fluorescence images and flow cytometry analysis of intracellular ROS in RAW 264.7 cells with DCFH-DA probe. E) Proliferation of RAW 264.7 macrophages on different material surfaces assessed by CCK-8 assay. n = 3. ∗ p < 0.05, ∗∗ p < 0.01, ∗∗∗ p < 0.001, ∗∗∗∗ p < 0.0001. Created in BioRender.

Article Snippet: The murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 (Procell Life Science, China) was cultured in high-glucose DMEM (Gibco, USA) containing 10% FBS and employed for immunomodulation studies.

Techniques: Staining, Cell Culture, Fluorescence, Flow Cytometry, CCK-8 Assay

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Bioengineered titanium implants functionalized with aptamer-valproic acid conjugates orchestrate macrophage programming and mesenchymal stem cell homing for improved osseointegration

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.05.055

Figure Lengend Snippet: A, F) IF staining of iNOS and CD206 in RAW 264.7 macrophages. B-E) Secretion of inflammation-related proteins in RAW 264.7 macrophages. G-J) Relative mRNA expression of inflammation-related genes in RAW 264.7 macrophages. n = 3. ∗ p < 0.05, ∗∗ p < 0.01, ∗∗∗ p < 0.001, ∗∗∗∗ p < 0.0001.

Article Snippet: The murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 (Procell Life Science, China) was cultured in high-glucose DMEM (Gibco, USA) containing 10% FBS and employed for immunomodulation studies.

Techniques: Staining, Expressing

Journal: Bioactive Materials

Article Title: Nose-to-brain administration of cannabidiol-loaded polymeric micelles improves the core behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorder

doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2026.03.019

Figure Lengend Snippet: Compatibility and permeability studies of CBD-loaded Pluronic® F127 polymeric micelles in the human nasal epithelium cell line RPMI 2650. (A) Cell viability upon exposure to micellar systems with different final CBD concentrations for 24 h at 37 °C, as estimated by the MTT assay (n = 3). The original 25% w/w CBD-loaded Pluronic® F127 polymeric micelles were diluted in culture medium to final concentrations of 0.005-0.25 % w/v. All data are presented as mean ± S.D. respectively (p < 0.0001). (B) Apparent permeability coefficient (Papp) of 0.01% and 0.05% w/v CBD-loaded Pluronic® F127 polymeric micelles under ALI conditions (n = 6). ∗∗ Statistically significant difference (p < 0.01) and ∗∗∗∗ statistically significant difference (p < 0.0001).

Article Snippet: The compatibility of 25% w/w CBD-loaded Pluronic® F127 polymeric micelles was assessed in the human nasal septum epithelium cell line RPMI 2650 (ATCC CMCL-30, American Type Culture Collection, Manassas, VA, USA) [ ].

Techniques: Permeability, MTT Assay