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Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Microporous and mesoporous materials exhibit favorable biological properties and stability.
Zeolites, a type of molecular sieve, have garnered attention for diverse medical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a concise overview of the medical applications of molecular sieves.
To highlight the potential of zeolites in various therapeutic and diagnostic contexts.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on microporous and mesoporous materials in medicine.
Analysis of research focusing on zeolite applications in drug delivery, cancer therapy, and antimicrobial treatments.

Main Results:

Zeolites are investigated as effective drug carriers.
Their role as adjuvants in anticancer therapy and as antimicrobial agents is under examination.
Potential use as dietetic supplements is also explored.

Conclusions:

Molecular sieves, particularly zeolites, possess significant potential for medical applications.
Further research is warranted to fully exploit their therapeutic and diagnostic capabilities in the biomedical field.