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Theranostic metal–organic framework core–shell composites for magnetic resonance imaging and drug delivery

Huaixin Zhao, Quan Zou, Shao‐Kai Sun, Chunshui Yu, Xuejun Zhang, Ruijun Li, Yan‐Yan Fu

Chemical Science · 2016 · 318 citations · 48 references

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Abstract

A novel multifunctional MOF-based composite with good biocompatibility, high drug loading capacity, sustained drug release and outstanding MR imaging capability was developed through a simple <italic>in situ</italic> growth procedure for simultaneous drug delivery and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.

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