Issue 44, 2019

Recent advancement of imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) based nanoformulations for synergistic tumor therapy

Abstract

As a new kind of porous material, zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8) are built from zinc ions and 2-methylimidazolate and possess unique merits including high porosity, good structural regularity and tunability, adjustable surface functionality and intrinsic pH induced biodegradability. These advantages endow ZIF-8 with multiple functionalities and stimuli-responsive controlled release of loaded payloads by endogenous or exogenous means. In this review, we will summarize the recent advancement of ZIF-8 as nanocarriers for the loading of various molecules including chemotherapeutic drugs, photosensitizers, photothermal agents, and proteins to fabricate multifunctional nanocomposites for synergistic cancer therapy. In addition, the challenges and future developments in this area will be highlighted.

Graphical abstract: Recent advancement of imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) based nanoformulations for synergistic tumor therapy

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
31 Jul 2019
Accepted
08 Oct 2019
First published
01 Nov 2019

Nanoscale, 2019,11, 21030-21045

Recent advancement of imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) based nanoformulations for synergistic tumor therapy

L. Gao, Q. Chen, T. Gong, J. Liu and C. Li, Nanoscale, 2019, 11, 21030 DOI: 10.1039/C9NR06558J

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