Transplantation of active mitochondria condensed in liquid-liquid phase-separated hydrogels ameliorates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury
Jiacong Ai, Yingxian Xiao, Qishan Li, Yafang Xiao, Weirun Li, Junyao Deng, Weichao Ding, Rui Zhang, Shushan Mo, Yan Zeng, Xuelin Fan, Xueyi Wang, Zhenhua Li
This study develops a liquid-liquid phase-separated hydrogel to deliver mitochondria for treating myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, showing improved mitochondrial function and cardiac recovery.
Nature Communications · Apr 22, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering