The Hybrid of Cu─TCPP@Mn3O4 for Inflammation Relief by ROS Scavenging and O2 Production: An Efficient Strategy for Antiviral Therapy

Abstract

AbstractSeasonal influenza still greatly threatens public health worldwide, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Antiviral medications for influenza treatment are limited and accompanied by increased drug resistance. In severe influenza virus infection, hyperinflammation and hypoxia may be the significant threats associated with mortality, so the development of effective therapeutic methods to alleviate excessive inflammation while reducing viral damage is highly pursued. Here, a multifunctional MOF‐based nanohybrid of Cu─TCPP@Mn3O4 as a novel drug against influenza A virus infection (MOF = metal−organic framework; TCPP = tetrakis (4‐carboxyphenyl) porphyrin) is designed. Cu─TCPP@Mn3O4 exhibits potent inhibitory capability against influenza A virus infection in vitro and in vivo. The mechanism study reveals that Cu─TCPP@Mn3O4 inhibits the virus entry by binding to the HA2 subunit of influenza A virus hemagglutinin. In addition, the nanoparticles of Mn3O4 in Cu─TCPP@Mn3O4 can scavenge intracellular ROS with O2 generation to downregulate inflammatory factors and effectively inhibit cytokines production. By reconstructing the antioxidant microenvironment, Cu─TCPP@Mn3O4 features as a promising nanomedicine with anti‐inflammatory and anti‐viral synergistic effects.