Multi-layered ZIF-coated cells for the release of bioactive molecules in hostile environments

Lei Gan, Miriam de J. Velasquez-Hernandez, Anita Emmerstorfer-Augustin, Peter Wied, Heimo Wolinski, Simone Dal Zilio, Marcello Solomon, Weibin Liang, Christian Doonan*, Paolo Falcaro*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Metal-organic framework (MOF) coatings on cells enhance viability in cytotoxic environments. Here, we show how protective multi-layered MOF bio-composite shells on a model cell system (yeast) enhance the proliferation of living cells exposed to hostile protease-rich environments via the dissolution of the shells and release of a protease inhibitor (antitrypsin).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10004-10007
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume58
Issue number72
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • General Chemistry
  • Catalysis

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