The Potential of Cyclodextrins as Novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: A Short Overview
Cyclodextrins (CDs) are cyclic oligosaccharides of natural origin that were discovered more than 100 years ago. The peculiar cone-like conformation of the sugar ring, expressing a lipophilic cavity and a hydrophilic external surface, allows these substances to spontaneously complex poorly soluble co...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/1/1 |