Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1300037 Coordination Chemistry Reviews 2013 9 Pages PDF
Abstract

•CPPs for encapsulation of active drugs and fluorescent/magnetic nanoparticles.•Use of metal ions or active drugs as ligands for the fabrication of CPPs.•CPPs for bioimaging.•Smart responsive CPPs.•Use of bioorganic molecules for CPPs.

Coordination polymer particles (CPPs) have recently emerged as a new family of nanoparticles. The potential multifunctionality of these nanosystems and the flexibility of their coordination chemistry open new perspectives in different fields, including medicine. This review outlines the most recent advances in this field, from CPP synthesis to their use as smart drug delivery systems, bioimaging probes or a combination of both.

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