Beta-cyclodextrin and cholesterol complex. Computer model showing two molecules of beta-cyclodextrin (balls-and-sticks) surrounding a cholesterol mole
Beta-cyclodextrin and cholesterol complex. Computer model showing two molecules of beta-cyclodextrin (balls-and-sticks) surrounding a cholesterol molecule (large spheres, centre). Beta-cyclodextrin comprises seven sugar molecules bound in a ring. Cyclodextrins are used in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries for their ability to hold other molecules (in this case, cholesterol) within their central ring. They can be used to remove a targeted molecule from a substance (for example in the production of cholesterol free foods), or to store a molecule and release it when triggered (for example, fragrances in tumble dryer sheets).
Size: 4096px × 2961px
Photo credit: © RAMON ANDRADE 3DCIENCIA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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