, high bone-targeting ability, and good cytocompatibility. The material suppressed LPS-induced IL-1β and IL-6 expression and promoted osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells under inflammatory conditions. In a rat periodontitis model, local administration of ASA-ALN-CDs reduced alveolar bone loss and inflammation. Mechanistically, ASA-ALN-CDs inhibited the HIF-1α signaling pathway and downregulated LDHA and VEGF. Collectively, ASA-ALN-CDs represent a promising bone-targeting nanoplatform integrating antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-osteogenic functions for periodontitis therapy.
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