Composite Materials Based on Metal-Organic Frameworks Loaded with Effective Therapeutic Components for Promoting Wound Healing

January 2026 in “ Frontiers in Materials ”

S. Wang, Fuchao Huang, Junbo Wang, Xiaomin Wu, Xiaohua Pan

Studysummary This review discusses the potential of metal organic frameworks for drug delivery in wound treatment, highlighting their unique properties and recent research advancements, but reports no new clinical results.

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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising for wound healing due to their tunable porous structures, large surface area, and functionalization capabilities, which make them ideal for drug delivery. They can load various therapeutic agents, allowing for controlled and targeted release. MOFs can also be combined with other materials to form multifunctional wound dressings. This review discusses the mechanisms, advantages, and recent research progress of MOF-based composite materials in wound treatment.

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