Metal-Organic Frameworks Applied in Bone Disorders

Dear Colleagues,

Research in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) has changed in the last two decades, from simple crystallographic architectures to very complex new materials, ultimately redesigning the way that chemists (and scientists in general) look into traditional coordination chemistry. This rapid change has been very much motivated by the symbiotic combination of organic and inorganic components, which has allowed for the embodiment of materials with new, interesting properties.

MOFs designed for medicinal and biomedical engineering applications are reported in growing numbers. From drug delivery to cancer therapy and theranostics, these biomaterials are slowly making their way to use in human health. The expanding knowledge of their biocompatibility and metabolic fate is strongly contributing to this transition to clinics.

This Special Issue will create a forum for the presentation of the most relevant progress on the aforementioned particular class of MOFs, that are dedicated to the treatment, management or diagnostic of bone disorders. The Special Issue will significantly benefit from the simultaneous contribution of original research articles, as well as of pertinent and critical review articles in this scientific field.

Dr. Susana Santos Braga
Dr. Filipe Alexandre Almeida Paz
Guest Editors

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