Nanoscale covalent organic frameworks as smart carriers for drug delivery†
Linyi Bai,Soo Zeng Fiona Phua,Wei Qi Lim,Avijit Jana,Zhong Luo,Huijun Phoebe Tham,Lingzhi Zhao,Qiang Gao
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 02/09/2016 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C6CC00853D
Abstract

Two porous covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with good biocompatibility were employed as drug nanocarriers, where three different drugs were loaded for subsequent drug release in vitro. The present work demonstrates that COFs are applicable in drug delivery for therapeutic applications.

Graphical abstract: Nanoscale covalent organic frameworks as smart carriers for drug delivery