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Biodegradable Metal Organic Frameworks for Multimodal Imaging and Targeting Theranostics
Xiangdong Lai1, Hui Jiang1, Xuemei Wang1
1State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics (Chien-Shiung Wu Lab), School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.
Abstract:
Though there already had been notable progress in developing efficient therapeutic strategies for cancers, there still exist many requirements for significant improvement of the safety and efficiency of targeting cancer treatment. Thus, the rational design of a fully biodegradable and synergistic bioimaging and therapy system is of great significance. Metal organic framework (MOF) is an emerging class of coordination materials formed from metal ion/ion clusters nodes and organic ligand linkers. It arouses increasing interest in various areas in recent years. The unique features of adjustable composition, porous and directional structure, high specific surface areas, biocompatibility, and biodegradability make it possible for MOFs to be utilized as nano-drugs or/and nanocarriers for multimodal imaging and therapy. This review outlines recent advances in developing MOFs for multimodal treatment of cancer and discusses the prospects and challenges ahead.
Insights
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer a promising biodegradable platform for combined cancer imaging and therapy. Their unique properties enhance treatment safety and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Oncology
Background:
- Cancer treatment requires safer and more effective targeted therapies.
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are emerging as versatile nanomaterials.
- MOFs possess tunable composition, porous structures, and biocompatibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in using MOFs for cancer treatment.
- To highlight MOFs as synergistic bioimaging and therapy systems.
- To discuss the potential and challenges of MOF-based cancer therapies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of MOF applications in cancer therapy and imaging.
- Analysis of MOF properties relevant to biomedical applications.
- Discussion of design strategies for MOF-based multimodal systems.
Main Results:
- MOFs can be rationally designed for combined imaging and therapy.
- Biodegradable MOFs offer improved safety and efficiency in cancer targeting.
- MOFs serve as effective nanocarriers and nano-drugs.
Conclusions:
- MOFs represent a significant advancement in multimodal cancer treatment.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges and realize MOF potential.
- MOF-based systems promise enhanced safety and efficacy in oncology.
