Orally Ingested Self-Powered Stimulators for Targeted Gut-Brain Axis Electrostimulation to Treat Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

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Obesity is a significant health concern that often leads to metabolic dysfunction and chronic diseases. This study introduces a novel approach to combat obesity using orally ingested self-powered electrostimulators. These electrostimulators consist of piezoelectric BaTiO3 (BTO) particles conjugated with capsaicin (Cap) and aim to activate the vagus nerve. Upon ingestion by diet-induced obese (DIO) mice, the BTOCap particles specifically target and bind to Cap-sensitive sensory nerve endings in the gastric mucosa. In response to stomach peristalsis, these particles generate electrical signals. The signals travel via the gut-brain axis, ultimately influencing the hypothalamus. By enhancing satiety signals in the brain, this neuromodulatory intervention reduces food intake, promotes energy metabolism, and demonstrates minimal toxicity. Over a 3-week period of daily treatments, DIO mice treated with BTO@Cap particles show a significant reduction in body weight compared to control mice, while maintaining their general locomotor activity. Furthermore, this BTO@Cap particle-based treatment mitigates various metabolic alterations associated with obesity. Importantly, this noninvasive and easy-to-administer intervention holds potential for addressing other intracerebral neurological diseases.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) - (2024) vom: 09. Apr., Seite e2310351

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mac, Cam-Hoa [VerfasserIn]
Tai, Hsien-Meng [VerfasserIn]
Huang, Sheng-Min [VerfasserIn]
Peng, Hsu-Hsia [VerfasserIn]
Sharma, Amit Kumar [VerfasserIn]
Nguyen, Giang Le Thi [VerfasserIn]
Chang, Pei-Ju [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Jui-To [VerfasserIn]
Chang, Yen [VerfasserIn]
Lin, Yu-Jung [VerfasserIn]
Sung, Hsing-Wen [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Capsaicin
Journal Article
Metabolic dysfunction
Piezoelectric material
Vagus nerve stimulation
Weight control

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Date Revised 16.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1002/adma.202310351

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370810058