New mixed-ligand Zn(<scp>ii</scp>)-based MOF as a nanocarrier platform for improved antibacterial activity of clinically approved drug levofloxacin
Zia Ul Haq Bhat, Summaiya Hanif, Zeeshan Rafi, Mohammad Jane Alam, Musheer Ahmad, Mohammad Shakir
Abstract
The advancement of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) operating as drug delivery systems is of extensive interest as their controlled drug release and specific delivery are very propitious.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryNanocarriersDrugLevofloxacinLigand (biochemistry)PharmacologyAntibacterial activityCombinatorial chemistryBiochemistryAntibioticsDrug deliveryBacteriaReceptorOrganic chemistryGeneticsBiologyMedicineMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsNanoparticle-Based Drug DeliveryNanoplatforms for cancer theranostics