Cyclodextrin Chemistry and Toxicology II

Dear Colleagues,

Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic, water-soluble oligosaccharides composed of six (α-CD), seven (β-CD), or eight (γ-CD) D(+)-glucose units linked by α-1,4 bonds. Obtained from the starch, CDs are considered natural molecules. Their typical toroidal-like structure  consists in an apolar internal cavity and a polar external surface allowing physically inclusions of a wide range of active molecules especially with aromatic rings. Thanks to their characteristics, CDs have numerous applications in several fields: biotechnologies, green chemistry, cosmetic formulations/fragrance stabilization, analytical chemistry, drug delivery, pharmaceutical excipients. In fact, nowadays, there are already numerous food products, pharmaceutical formulations on the market containing natural CDs. To further increase the benefits of these molecules, they can undergo chemical modifications producing synthetic CDs derivatives. This Special Issue aims to implement the information regarding the use of cyclodextrins and their molecular complexes to evaluate their potential role in multiple applications.

Prof. Dr. Rosa Iacovino
Prof. Dr. Marina Isidori
Prof. Dr. Margherita Lavorgna
Guest Editors

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