HPβCD’s Promise in Treating Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide, with limited pharmacological interventions available. 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD), a
Understanding DNA as Carrier of Drug/Cyclodextrin complex
The adsorption of drugs and their carriers onto double-stranded DNA is potentially significant for their transport and release within cells,
Special issue: New Insights into Cyclodextrin-Based Drug Delivery Systems
In recent decades, the biomedical and pharmaceutical potential of cyclodextrins has expanded remarkably. Their well‑established host–guest complexation ability continues to
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
HPαCD Therapy: A Breakthrough for Krabbe Disease Treatment
Several North-American Universities worked together to find hydroxzpropyl-alpha-cyclodextrin(HPaCD) for the treatment of Krabbe disease. The deficiency of β-galactosylceramidase causes a
Innovations in Food Science and Human Nutrition
The 11th Edition of Innovations in Food Science and Human Nutrition (IFHN-2026) conference is scheduled to take place on July
Cyclodextrins open way for aqueous extraction of phlorotannins producing extracts with improved stability during gastrointestinal transit
Phlorotannins have gained significant attention as functional supplements because of their potential bioactive and functional properties. Phlorotannins are, however, highly
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