Pt‐Clusters‐Equipped Antioxidase‐Like Biocatalysts as Efficient ROS Scavengers for Treating Periodontitis

Abstract

AbstractDeveloping high‐efficiency artificial biocatalysts for scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) is critical for treating inflammation diseases and promoting tissue regeneration. By mimicking the active sites in catalase, here, a Pt‐clusters‐equipped antioxidase‐like biocatalysts (Pt─CN) with superior catalytic abilities for stem cell protection and periodontitis treatment are reported. Owing to the excellent effects of multiple Pt clusters, Pt─CN yields exceptional catalytic ROS‐scavenging activities for multiple types of ROS. In vitro studies show that Pt─CN can effectively protect stem cell survival, adhesion, and differentiation in a high ROS levels microenvironment. Additionally, Pt─CN can reduce the M1/M2 ratio of macrophages when stimulated by lipopolysaccharide. In vivo treatment of mouse periodontitis further confirms the protection against bone loss and reduction in the inflammatory response. This study provides a basis for the application of biocatalysts with Pt catalytic center in macrophage polarization, stem cell protection, and periodontitis treatment, thus offering a new strategy for the design of high‐performance artificial biocatalysts.