Molecular Recognition of Cyclodextrins and Their Derivatives

Abstract

Cyclodextrins and their derivatives have been widely used in many fields such as science and technology as molecular receptors, artificial enzyme models and drug carriers because of their unique structures and characteristics. Cyclodextrins and their derivatives have hydrophobic cavities, so that they can interact with various guest molecules through non-covalent bonds to form "molecular capsules", thus changing the physical and chemical properties of guest molecules.