Posted by This review with 114 references (mostly from the last 5 years) comprehensively explores the latest advancements in cyclodextrin chemistry, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of cyclodextrin derivatives and their inclusion complexes. This review examines the biological activities of cyclodextrins, highlighting their pharmacological properties and pharmacokinetics, and discussing their promising applications in drug delivery systems. Furthermore, the industrial utilization of cyclodextrins, including their role in nanomaterials and nanostructured coatings, as well as their potential in environmental remediation, are explored. The present research also addresses the critical aspect of toxicity, particularly concerning cyclodextrin inclusion complexes, providing an overview of the current understanding and safety considerations.
Musuc, A.M. Cyclodextrins: Advances in Chemistry, Toxicology, and Multifaceted Applications. Molecules 2024, 29, 5319. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29225319