Stomatology ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (2): 97-105.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2026.02.003

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Study on the prevention and treatment of tobacco-induced oral mucosa damage by lycium barbarum glycopeptide

NI Yiting1, XIAO Xun2, LI Dongliang3,4, ZHANG Ting3,4, LI Pinhe3,4, YUAN Lun2, WANG Yue3,4(), MU Yandong2()   

  1. School of Stomatology, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637600, China
  • Received:2025-04-28 Online:2026-02-28 Published:2026-03-09

Abstract:

Objective To develop a lycium barbarum glycopeptide(LbGP) spray based on oxidized sodium alginate(OSA) and gelatin microspheres to alleviate tobacco combustion product-induced oral mucositis. Methods ①Cigarette smoke extract(CSE) was prepared and screened for the optimal intervention concentration through CCK-8 assay. ②LbGP-loaded gelatin microspheres and OSA matrix were fabricated, characterizing morphology, oxidation degree, and physicochemical properties. ③pH, sustained-release capability, stability, and adhesion of LbGP-OSA spray were evaluated. ④The protective and antioxidant effects of the spray on tobacco-damaged human gingival fibroblasts(HGFs)were assessed by CCK-8 assay, live/dead staining, scratch assay, ROS, and GSH detection. ⑤A smoking rat oral mucositis model was established to analyze the healing efficacy through ulcer recovery, HE/Masson staining, and immunohistochemistry. Results ①LbGP-OSA spray exhibited an oxidation degree of 29.17%±2.46%, with microsphere size (13.3±2.3)μm, pH=6.8, and favorable sustained-release/adhesion properties. ②The spray significantly improved HGFs viability and migration, reduced ROS levels, and elevated GSH content. ③In rats, the spray accelerated mucositis healing(epithelial integrity restored at day 9), down-regulated TNF-α and IL-6(P<0.05), up-regulated IL-10(P<0.05), and showed no toxicity. Conclusion The LbGP-OSA spray demonstrates sustained-release capability, adhesion, and biocompatibility, mitigates oxidative damage, modulates inflammatory cytokines, promotes mucosal healing, and holds clinical potential for tobacco-related oral injuries.

Key words: lycium barbarum glycopeptide, spray, tobacco, oral, human gingival fibroblasts

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