-crosslinked hydrogel maintains structural integrity under acidic gastric conditions, ensuring protection of probiotics and enzymes while facilitating timely gastric emptying. Upon reaching the small intestine, the microspheres adhere to the small intestinal mucosa via disulfide linkage, enhancing local retention. Concurrently, the gradual dissociation of ionic crosslinks within the hydrogel allows the release of AKK-COD, which participates in the catalytic conversion of cholesterol, modulates lipid absorption pathways, and promotes microbial homeostasis. In vivo experiments demonstrate that this approach significantly alleviates high-fat diet-induced hypercholesterolemia, offering a safe and efficient strategy for lipid-lowering therapies.
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