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Cyclodextrins

MESHD003505

A homologous group of cyclic GLUCANS consisting of alpha-1,4 bound glucose units obtained by the action of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase on starch or similar substrates. The enzyme is produced by certain species of Bacillus. Cyclodextrins form inclusion complexes with a wide variety of substances.

Synonyms

  • Cyclodextrin
  • Cycloamylose
  • Cyclomaltooligosaccharides
  • Cyclodextrin Derivatives
  • Derivatives, Cyclodextrin

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