Cyclodextrin Polymers as Tetrodotoxin Scavengers
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is one of the most lethal neurotoxins found in the marine environment. TTX and its analogues are known
Author: szelevente
New Cyclodextrin Containing Medicine Against Malignant Hyperthermia!
Dantrolene, a ryanodine receptor-1 antagonist, serves as a muscle relaxant primarily used in the treatment of malignant hyperthermia (MH). MH
Heavy Metal Removal from Marine Sediments
Heavy metal content in sediments is of serious concern since sediments may act as carriers and secondary sources for contaminants
Phase III Results of Adamgammadex
We have previously reported about a potential new neuromuscular blockade reversal agent called adamgammadex. Its structure is quite similar to
Cyclodextrin Host–Guest Recognition in Glucose-Monitoring Sensors
A recent review has been published with the above title, exploring the role of cyclodextrins (CDs) in glucose monitoring (GM)
Cyclodextrin dimers against atherosclerosis
7-ketocholesterol (7-oxocholesterol, 7-KC) is the major oxidation product of cholesterol (CHOL), and one of the most toxic metabolites formed when
CDs against Global Warming
Globalization benefits economic growths, but also increases carbon-dioxide emission, that leads to climate change. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies
A new cyclodextrin-based antidote?
Jelly fish poisoning, overdose of neuromuscular blockades and anticoagulants. What do they have in common? Cyclodextrins can work as antidotes
Neostigmine vs. sugammadex: on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after general anaesthesia
Sugammadex (SGM) is the first cyclodextrin derivative approved as an API, the result of a rational drug design, with a
Old but Gold (literally)!
It is widely known that beta cyclodextrin has the best cavity for several drug molecules. But what about noble metals?