cyclodextrin

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cyclodextrin

(ˌsaɪkləʊˈdɛkstrɪn)

any of a group of cyclic oligosaccharides found in starch digests of certain bacteria

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Because of these abilities, cyclodextrins are used in numerous industries, from household and personal care to pharma, cosmetics, textiles, food and agrochemicals, as well as in the coatings sector.

Germany : WACKER Expands Technical Center in Adrian and Opens a New Laboratory for Industrial Applications of Cyclodextrins

Mutnuri, Biodegradation of Hydrocarbons in the Presence of Cyclodextrins, World J.

Electrochemiluminescence Detection of o-aminophenol Based on PAMAM/CdSe QD/[beta]-CD Modified Electrode

On the other hand, cyclodextrins (CDs), such as [beta]CD, have been a useful tool to improve several chemical and pharmacological properties of non-polar compounds as terpenes (Brito et al.

Docking, characterization and investigation of [beta]-cyclodextrin complexed with citronellal, a monoterpene present in the essential oil of Cymbopogon species, as an anti-hyperalgesic agent in chronic muscle pain model

Cyclodextrins are cyclic oligosaccharides formed during the enzymatic degradation of starch.

Insights into the chemistry of adsorption of water molecules by cyclodextrins as studied by near infrared spectroscopy

7,8) Cyclodextrins are promising candidates to serve this purpose.

Anticorrosion hybrid nanocomposite coatings with encapsulated organic corrosion inhibitors

Cyclodextrins are naturally occurring oligosaccharides consisting of D-glucose molecules linked end-to-end by [alpha]-1,4 glycosidic bonds to form a circular structure.

[alpha]-Cyclodextrin and metabolic disorders

Their efforts offer substantial information on the relative performance of different cyclodextrins when encapsulating aroma compounds.

Encapsulate aroma compounds by spray-drying them with cyclodextrins

They discuss the physicochemical engineering of nanomedicines, their pharmacokinetics, biocompatibility and biodegradability aspects, representative nanoplatforms (based on lipids, polymers, cyclodextrins, metals, carbon, silica, iron oxides, and others) for efficient drug delivery, and advanced nano-engineering strategies for passive, ligand-mediated, or stimuli-sensitive drug targeting.

Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery; Volume 1: Nanoplatforms in Drug Delivery

Cyclodextrins supplier CTD Holdings (Other OTC:CTDH) reported on Tuesday the issuance of 1,725,000 shares of common stock in a private placement with a group of qualified private investors led by Novit, an investment arm of US Pharmacia.

CTD Holdings raises USD1.725m from private placement in preparation for clinical trials

Cyclodextrins are interesting because they have a lipophilic central cavity and a hydrophilic exterior surface.

Research roundup: developments in coatings technology

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are complex carbohydrates composed of glucose units ([alpha]-D-glucopyranose) linked by type [alpha]-1, 4, with a structure similar to a cone branch.

The effect of [beta]-cyclodextrin in the photochemical stability of propranolol hydrochloride in aqueous solution/O efeito da [beta]-ciclodextrina na estabilidade fotoquimica do cloridrato de propranolol em solucao aquosa

Among his topics are tools and techniques for the physico-chemical characterization of nanoparticles, targeted gene delivery mediated by nanoparticles, chitosan nanoparticles, polyethylenimine nanoparticles, cyclodextrins and cyclodextrin-containing polymers, and metallic and inorganic nanoparticles.