MOBs have been incorporated into composites including cellulose.  Additionally, MOBs composed of the copper-containing CuHARS have been shown to provide catalytic function to produce nitric oxide (NO).  
     Nitric Oxide production:  This production of NO was shown to impart anti-microbial activity, and the CuHARS in this case were incorporated into a biodegradable, biocompatible, and renewable resource material, namely cellulose.  The release of NO catalzyed by copper from CuHARS may have beneficial biomedical applications.  
     Anti-Cancer Effects:  Both copper- and silver-containing MOBs were shown to have anti-cancer effect on cells in vitro.  In the case of possible uses for CuHARS, copper may have a potential role in tumor immunity and for antitumor therapy.  Since CuHARS are 100% biodegradable under physiological conditions,  copper metabolism of CuHARS may have benefits as an approach for treating glioma.  
     MOBs as Green Materials using Self-Assembly:  Green nanomedicine has been suggested as a path to the next generation of materials for diagnosing brain tumors and for therapeutics, including the use of CuHARS.