Arthur Lütringhaus, Godfather of catenanes was born 120 years ago
Professor Arthur Lütringhaus is the pioneer of the chemistry of interlocked supramolecular systems, that he named catenates. Arthur Lüttringhaus (1906-1992)
Category: CD derivatives
Potential Glioblastoma Therapy with Cationic Cyclodextrin Polymers as Drug Delivery Excipients
Glioblastoma (GB) is the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumor, with a median survival of only 12–15 months despite
Cantrixil: Advancing a Molecule’s Career with a Cyclodextrin Carrier
The success story of Cantrixil, a potent anti-cancer drug candidate, has been followed on our blog for years, and now
Evaluation of the Potential Therapeutic Effects of HPβCD and SBEβCD in a Mouse Model of Acute Ulcerative Colitis
A Nanjing, China based research group designed a tailored investigation [1] based on a surprising previous study [2]. In they
HPBCD accesses acute and subacute infarcts in a mouse model of ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, with limited pharmacological interventions available. Researchers in Arizona
Flame-Resistant 3D Printing with Cyclodextrin: A Hewlett-Packard Patent Application
Hewlett-Packard has developed a multi-fluid kit for three-dimensional printing, comprising:– a fusing agent including: – an electromagnetic energy absorber; and
Obituary for Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Saenger
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfram Saenger passed away on 16 February 2026. He was a German biochemist and protein scientist renowned for
Toxic effects and cellular uptake of functional polyrotaxanes. The little we have learned and the many unknowns still waiting to be discovered.
Cyclodextrins are commonly used as excipients in modern drug delivery, but they also have a less common role as active
Oral Treatment of Obesity by GLP-1 and Its Analogs
Obesity is a multifaceted disease that significantly increases the risk of various chronic conditions. GLP-1R (co)-agonists first emerged as therapeutics
On-off switch of cellular migration using granular hydrogels containing beta-CD and adamantane
Cell migration plays a crucial role in the dynamic processes that guide tissue development, regeneration, and repair; yet, developing cell