Molecular sieves in medicine.
During the last few decades microporous and mesoporous materials have been considered for medical use due to biological properties and stability in biological environment. Zeolites have been investigated as drug carriers, and as adjuvants in anticancer therapy, dietetic supplements or antimicrobial agents. This review gives a brief overview of the major aspects of molecular sieves applications in medicine.
Danilczuk
Marek
M
Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, Dorodna, Warsaw, Poland. danilcma@udmercy.edu
Długopolska
Karolina
K
Ruman
Tomasz
T
Pogocki
Dariusz
D
D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D018716:Molecular Mimicry; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids / Q000737:chemistry*; D011108:Polymers; D023822:Tissue Engineering; D017641:Zeolites / Q000737:chemistry*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D004337:Drug Carriers; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids; D011108:Polymers; D017641:Zeolites