Metal–organic framework-based oxygen carriers with antioxidant protection as a result of a polydopamine coating
Xiaoli Liu, Michelle Maria Theresia Jansman, Wengang Li, Paul J. Kempen, Peter W. Thulstrup, Leticia Hosta‐Rigau
Abstract
We present a novel carrier with potential as a blood surrogate in the future. It consists of haemoglobin encapsulated within a metal–organic framework. The assembly is coated with the antioxidant polydopamine to minimize autoxidation of haemoglobin.
Topics & Concepts
CoatingOxygenMetalAntioxidantChemistryReactive oxygen speciesNanotechnologyChemical engineeringMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryBiochemistryEngineeringNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications