Preferred Label : Beta-methyl Cyclodextrin;
NCIt definition : A molecular host acting as carrier. Beta-methyl cyclodextrin is part of a group of
cyclic polysaccharides containing 6 to 8 glucose units in alpha-(1,4) linkage. The
assembled cyclodextrin framework possesses a hydrophobic internal cavity which can
include various small molecules and a peripheral structure containing a large number
of hydroxyl groups making the molecule water soluble. Beta-cyclodextrin is employed
for numerous applications to enhance solubility and availability of various water-soluble
and water-insoluble pharmacological agents.;
Origin ID : C55823;
UMLS CUI : C0667093;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
