In Vivo Immune Adjuvant Effects of CaCO3 Nanoparticles through Intracellular Ca2+ Concentration Regulation

Calcium (Ca) is a vital component of the human body and plays a crucial role in intracellular signaling and regulation as a second messenger. Recent studies have shown that changes in intracellular Ca²⁺ concentration can influence immune cell function. In this study, we developed calcium carbonate nanoparticles (CaNPs) of various sizes using a Nanosystem Platform to modulate intracellular Ca²⁺ concentration in vitro and in vivo. Our findings demonstrate that intravenous administration of CaNPs led to changes in the number and ratio of immune cells in the spleen and stimulated the activation of dendritic cells (DCs) and macrophages. Notably, CaNPs exhibited strong adjuvant properties in the absence of antigenic stimuli. These results indicate that CaNPs have the potential to regulate immune cell function by modulating Ca²⁺ concentrations, offering a novel approach for disease prevention and treatment in combination with antigens or drugs. Overall, our study emphasizes the importance of modulating intracellular Ca²⁺ concentration as a means of regulating immune cell function.