Metal-organic frameworks and polymer nanoplatform: Biocompatible and photothermal responsive tribromoethanol anesthetic for mice

Effective anesthesia is crucial for ensuring the validity and reliability of animal experiments. In recent years, tribromoethanol has been widely used for small animal anesthesia. However, direct injection poses risks of overdose, anesthesia instability, and organ damage, affecting experimental reliability and animal welfare. Therefore, developing a safer and more stable delivery system for tribromoethanol is essential. In this study, we first synthesized two complexes using a solvothermal method. Then, we modified the traditional biopolymer PEG to synthesize an amphiphilic block copolymer, Cyanine 7-PEG-DDAT, which was used to coat CP1 and load tribromoethanol (TBE) for structural characterization. We then conducted biological tests on Cyanine 7-PEG-DDAT-CP1@TBE and compared its anesthetic effects in C57BL/6 mice with those of direct tribromoethanol injection. The results provide a reference for the application of tribromoethanol in mouse models and surgeries.