Anesthetic related advances with cyclodextrins

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Abstract

Cyclodextrins encapsulate and electrostatically bind to lipophilic molecules. The exterior of cyclodextrins are water-soluble and maintain aqueous solubility despite encapsulation of non-aqueous soluble molecules. This unique ability to encapsulate lipophilic molecules and maintain water solubility confers numerous pharmacologic advantages for both drug delivery and removal. Cyclodextrins, a component part of supramolecular chemistry, may be in its infancy of anesthetic application but recent advances have been described as novel and revolutionary. A review of current research coupled with an understanding of cyclodextrin properties is necessary to fully appreciate the current uses and future potentials of these unique molecules. ©2007 with author. Published by TheScientificWorld.

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Welliver, M., & McDonough, J. P. (2007, March 2). Anesthetic related advances with cyclodextrins. TheScientificWorldJournal. https://doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.83

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