Yixin Cai

Nuciferine-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticle Microneedles Alleviate Intervertebral Disc Degeneration by Restoring Nucleus Pulposus Cell Homeostasis

Background/Objectives: Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a major cause of chronic low back pain and disability. Nuciferine, a natural alkaloid with mitochondrial protective activity, shows therapeutic potential for IDD. However, the avascular nature of intervertebral disc...