Combining artificial cellular compartmentalization and intelligent motion benefits of micro/nanomotors, light is used as energy input to construct an artificial cell-based micromotor capable of photosynthetic anabolism and intelligent directional movement. This system is assembled from phospholipids functionalized with F-ATP synthase and molybdenum disulfide (MoS) nanoparticles (Vesical@MoS-ATPase). The underlying mechanism involves the generation of protons (H) through photo-hydrolysis of MoS nanoparticles within vesicles, which generates a local electroosmotic flow inside the vesicles and drives the negatively charged MoS toward light. The established proton gradient across the phospholipid membrane, in turn, drives the ATP synthase to catalyze ATP production. Both in vitro and in vivo models demonstrate that the micromotor can elevate local intracellular ATP levels upon light and improve the metabolism of denatured chondrocytes. This cell mimicry, with capabilities of migration and biosynthesis, emerges as a promising platform for the next generation of functional bio-interface.
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