PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF INCLUSION COMPLEXES OF TWO-ARM LINEAR AND FOUR-ARM STAR-SHAPED POLY(ε-CAPROLACTONE)S WITHα-CYCLODEXTRIN

Both four-ann star-shaped poly（ε-caprolactone） （4sPCL） and two-ann linear PCL （2LPCL） were synthesized and their inclusion complexation with α-cyclodextrin （α-CD） were studied. The inclusion complexes （ICs） formed between the PCL polymers and α-CD were characterized by ^1H-NMR, DSC, TGA, WAXD, and FT-1R, respectively. Both branch ann number and molecular weight of the PCL polymers have apparent effect on the stoichiometry （CL：CD, mol：mol） of these ICs. All these analytical results indicate that the branch arms of the PCL polymers are incorporated into the hydrophobic α-CD cavities and their original crystalline properties are completely suppressed. Moreover, the inclusion complexation between two-ann linear or four-ann star-shaped PCL polymers and α-CD not only enhances the thermal stability of the guest PCL polymers but also improves that of α-CD.

Water-soluble crosslinked β-cyclodextrin polymer inclusion complexes with C60

At present, using cyclodextrins or cyclodextrin derivatives with suitable internal annular dimension to embed C60 so as to form inclusion complexes has been one of the main ways to improve C60＇s water-solubility. In three kinds of cyclodextrins (α-, β-, γ-CD), only γ-CD has cavity large enough to include C60 whereas α-, and β-CD have not. In the case of DMβCD, the "out-stretching" methyl groups enlarge the cavity so that it can include C60. Starting from the same thought, we use epichlorohydrin crosslinked

Crystalline inclusion complexes formed between the drug diflunisal and block copolymers

The solid form of drugs plays a central role in optimizing the physicochemical properties of drugs,and new solid forms will provide more options to achieve the desirable pharmaceutical profiles of drugs.Recently,certain drugs have been found to form crystalline inclusion complexes（ICs） with multiple types of linear polymers,representing a new subcategory of pharmaceutical solids.In this study,we used diflunisal（DIF） as the model drug host and extended the guest of drug/polymer ICs from homopolymers to block copolymers of poly（ethylene glycol）（PEG） and poly（s-caprolactone）（PCL）.The block length in the guest copolymers showed a significant influence on the formation,thermal stability and dissolution behavior of the DIF ICs.Though the PEG block could hardly be included alone,it could indeed be included in the DIF ICs when the PCL block was long enough.The increase of the PCL block length produced IC crystals with improved thermal stability.The dissolution profiles of DIF/block copolymer ICs exhibited gradually decreased aqueous solubility and dissolution rate with the increasing PCL block length.These results demonstrate the possibility of using drug/polymer ICs to modulate the desired pharmaceutical profiles of drugs in a predictable and controllable manner.

Crystal Structures of β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes with 7-Hydroxycoumarin and 4-Hydroxycoumarin and Substituent Effects on Inclusion Geometry

Two inclusion complexes of β-cyclodextrin-7-hydroxycoumarin （1） and ,β-cyclodextrin-4-hydroxycoumarin （2） were prepared and their crystal structures were investigated by single crystal X-ray crystallography under cryogenic condition. Both structures consist of stacks of face-to-face cyclodextrin dimers arranged in brickwork-like pattern along the crystallographic a-axis. For complex 1, each of the two dimeric β-cyclodextrins includes one 7-hydroxycoumarin molecule that penetrates deeply into the cyclodextrin dimer and locates its lactonering at the center of the dimer cavity. For complex 2, each cyelodextrin dimer accommodates three 4-hydroxycoumarin molecules. One of them is sandwiched between two units of the cyclodextrin dimer, the other two are shallowly included in the cavities of the dimeric cyclodextrins respectively and protrude their lactone rings from the primary end of the cyclodextrin. The substituent effects of guest molecules on inclusion geometry of various coumarin molecules in fl-cyclodextrin were examined.

Gallic Acid/2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes Electrospun Nanofibrous Webs:Fast Dissolution,Improved Aqueous Solubility and Antioxidant Property of Gallic Acid

Gallic acid(GA)is a kind of natural polyphenolic compound,but its low aqueous solubility restricts its application in the fields of food and medicine.Cyclodextrin can form inclusion complexes with guest molecules(e.g.,essential oils,food supplements)through cavities with special properties to improve aqueous solubility,thermal stability,and bioavailability of guest molecules.In this research,gallic acid/2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes(GA/2-HP-β-CD/ICs)were formed in a highly concentrated solution of 2-HP-β-CD.Bead-free and uniform nanofibrous webs(GA/2-HP-β-CD/IC-NWs)were produced successfully by electrospun GA/HP-β-CD/IC aqueous solution.The initial molar ratio(GA:2-HP-β-CD=1:1)of GA/2-HP-β-CD/IC in the solutions was largely maintained in GA/2-HP-β-CD/IC-NW.The aqueous solubility of GA was enhanced and GA/2-HP-β-CD/IC-NW has displayed fast dissolution property.Furthermore,in comparison with GA powder,GA/2-HP-β-CD/IC-NW demonstrated improved antioxidant capacity.The results suggested that GA/2-HP-β-CD/IC-NW have broad application prospects as orally fast dissolution systems for food supplements.

NMR and IR Investigations of Ternary Inclusion Complexes among β-Cyclodextrin, Rare Earth Metal Ions, and Naphthalenediamines

Ternary inclusion complexes β-cyclodextrin （β-CD）, rare earth metal ions （YbC13, YC13）, and 1,8-naphthalene- diamine/ 1,5-naphthalenediamine are synthesized in basic aqueous media, which are characterized via IH NMR and IR spectroscopy. The stoichiometric proportion of β-CD ： YbC13 ： 1, 5-naphthalenedia- mine is 2：1：2, that of β-CD：YCI3 ： 1,8-naphthalenediamine is 2：1：1, and that of β-CD：YbC13 ： 1,8-naphthalenediamine is 2 ： 1 ： 1. The IR spectroscopy of the ternary inclusion complexes in the range of 935-1 000 cm 1 reveals the existence of the coordinate bond M---O or M---N. The possible conformations of the ternary inclusion complexes are depicted.

Analytical and technological aspects of amylose inclusion complexes for potential applications in functional foods

The linear component of starch,amylose,has the ability to interact with hydrophobic molecules forming inclusion complexes(ICs).These structures have gained a particular interest for potential food applications,either as dietary fiber or as delivery systems of bioactive compounds.In the second case,the complexation of sensitive molecules is directed to protect them from processing,storage and stomach conditions and to guarantee a sustained release in the gastrointestinal tract.The present review covers the analytical and technological aspects of inclusion complexes,with focus on their potential application in the development of functional foods.It was addressed by first explaining the methodologies used for the analytical assessment of their structural,thermal,and functional properties,followed by the study of the functionality of ICs as carrier agents of different bioactive compounds and food ingredients,including alpha-lipoic acid,α-linolenic and linoleic fatty acids,conjugated linoleic acid,ascorbyl palmitate,phenolic compounds,and flavors.It also covers the application of ICs in food products and the analysis of the potential industrial scalability of the formation process.The analytical methodologies allowed a complete characterization of the ICs.These structures have shown suitable functional properties as delivery systems of the bioactive compounds and flavors covered in this review.The incorporation of ICs in food has led to the development of products with improved nutritional and/or functional value.The successful formation of complexes using methods suitable for an industrial scale represents promising preliminary results to achieve the scalability of the ICs production in the near future.

Studies on the Intramolecular Inclusion Complexes of Functionalized Calixarenes with CH_3X (X=CN, NO_2)

Two functionalized calixarenes in cone conformation L 2-3 have been synthesized and their intramolecular inclusion complexes (1∶1) with organic neutral molecules CH 3CN and CH 3NO 2 have been prepared and characterized, respectively. The X-ray crystallographic analysis shows that L 2 in L 2·CH 3CN·C 2H 5OH has C 4 symmestry and L 3 in L 3·CH 3NO 2 exhibits C 2 symmestry. The CH-π aromatic interactions between the CH group of the guest and the phenyl rings of the calix backbond have been proved to be able to stabilize the intramolecular inclusion complexes formed. The interaction is directional, but it is independent of the acidity of the guest. To gain information on CH-π interactions, suitable geometrical parameters have been calculated from the crystal data of intramolecular inclusion complexes. The results show that L 3·CH 3NO 2 with L 3 in C 2 symmestry can also be bound stably in the intramolecular inclusion complex, being consistent with the thermal analysis. The geometrical parameters and the results of the thermal analysis of L 1·CH 3CN and L 1·CH 3NO 2 were also given and discussed.

INCLUSION COMPLEX FORMATION BETWEENα-CYCLODEXTRIN AND BIODEGRADABLE COMBLIKE COPOLYMERS WITH POLY(α,β-MALIC ACID) BACKBONES AND mPEG SIDE CHAINS

Inclusion complexes(ICs) composed ofα-cyclodextrins(α-CD) and biodegradable comblike copolymers with poly(α,β-malic acid)(PMA) backbones and methylated poly(ethylene glycol)(mPEG) side chains were prepared by the host-guest reaction.Two series of ICs with mPEG750 and mPEG2000 were prepared.The stoichiometry(EG/CD) of all the ICs in mPEG2000 series was 3.1,no matter what the graft degree was.While in mPEG750 series,the stoichiometry(EG/CD) was very different:it increased with the amount of mPEG decreasing.Th...

Oxide Inclusions at Different Steps of Steel Production

The formation of oxide inclusions in one of the carbon steel productions of Mobarakeh Steel Complex of Isfahan has been evaluated. Several samples from different steps of steel production were taken, from arc furnace, ladle furnace, tundish, and continuous casting mold. Moreover, samples of slab and hot rolling products were prepared. The samples were investigated by optical and scanning electron microscopes equipped with the EDS system. According to the results, the number, composition, and kind of inclusions were directly influenced by the production variables. It was found that when the amount of dissolved oxygen was high （say more than 0. 002 5%）, the dissolved aluminum was able to reduce silicon oxide and react with the dissolved oxygen simultaneously, whilst, the dissolved aluminum could reduce the magnesium oxide only when the oxygen content was below 0. 000 5%. Based on this research, a mechanism for forming the complex inclusions was suggested. It was also found that if the aluminum is added to the melt as late as possible, a cleaner melt with fewer inclusions is prepared; this method will be more effective, especially in the case of complex inclusions.

Study on the Structure of Supramolecular Inclusion Complex of β-Cyclodextrin with Retinoic Acid

Inclusion compound of retinoic acid with (-cyclodextrin was prepared by coprecipitating method, the structure of resulting product was studied by elemental analysis, differential scanning caloriemetry(DSC) analysis, FT-IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffractometry, and the formed supramolecule self-assembles in aqueous solution according to molar ratio 2:1 of host-guest.

Development and evaluation of vinpocetine inclusion complex for brain targeting

The objective of this paper is to prepare vinpocetine(VIN)inclusion complex and evaluate its brain targeting effect after intranasal administration.In the present study,VIN inclusion complex was prepared in order to increase its solubility.Stability constant(Kc)was used for host selection.Factors influencing properties of the inclusion complex was investigated.Formation of the inclusion complex was identified by solubility study and DSC analysis.The brain targeting effect of the complex after intranasal administration was studied in rats.It was demonstrated that properties of the inclusion complex was mainly influenced by cyclodextrin type,organic acids type,system pH and host/guest molar ratio.Multiple component complexes can be formed by the addition of citric acid,with solubility improved for more than 23 times.Furthermore,In vivo study revealed that after intranasal administration,the absolute bioavailability of vinpocetine inclusion complex was 88%.Compared with intravenous injection,significant brain targeting effect was achieved after intranasal delivery,with brain targeting index 1.67.In conclusion,by intranasal administration of VIN inclusion complex,a fast onset of action and good brain targeting effect can be achieved.Intranasal route is a promising approach for the treatment of CNS diseases.

Formation of the Inclusion Complex of Orange Ⅱ with β-Cyclodextrin and Its Photostability

Inclusion complex of Orange II with β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) and the anti-photolysis effect under UV-light were investigated. The molar ratio of inclusion complex of β-Cyclodextrin and Orange Ⅱ is 1∶1. The formation constant K=1.236×10 3 L/mol was determined by the UV and Fluorescence spectra respectively, which was quite in accordance with the calculation with a modified Benesi-Hildbrand equation. The inclusion complex was characterized by the IR spectra and the molar ratio of inclusion complex is 1∶1 too. The formation constant K=1.266×10 3 L/mol was determined by 1 H NMR analysis and was nearly the same by UV and fluorescence spectra. The photocatalytic decolorization rate of Orange Ⅱ solutions containing β-CD and TiO_ 2 was smaller by 51.9% than that of the Orange Ⅱ solutions only containing TiO_ 2 , while in the case of direct photolysis of Orange Ⅱ solutions, β-CD can lower the photolysis rate by 48.1% under UV-light. This result indicates β-CD can inhibit the photolysis and photocatalytic decolorization of Orange Ⅱ under UV-light. The β-CD inclusion complex was found to be persistent to UV-light photolysis.

FORMATION OF THE CRYSTALLINE INCLUSION COMPLEX BETWEEN β-CYCLODEXTRIN AND POLYPROPYLENE

PP can be included in the cavities of cyclodextrin (CD). The crystalline inclusion complex between β-CD and lowmolecular weight polypropylene (PP) was obtained and investigated. α-CD and γ-CD did not form crystalline inclusioncomplexes with PP. The FTIR spectra, TGA, X-ray diffraction spectra were studied, ~1H-NMR spectra and ^(13)C CP/MAS NMR spectra were used to characterize the crystalline inclusion complexes.

Inclusion Complex of Paclitaxel in Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin

Introduction Paclitaxel （as Taxol） is a kind of diterpenoid natural product extracted from Chinese yew. It has been reported to have high anti-tumor effects, such as the activity against oophorama, mammary cancer, encephaloma, cervical carcinoma, and non- small-cell lung carcinoma. One of the major problems of paclitaxel applied to therapy is its extremely low solubility in water. In addition, paclitaxel is administered as a slow infusion in a vehicle consisting of Cremophor EL （ polyoxyethylated castor oil ）. However, Cremophor has been observed to cause severe, occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions in animals and humans. Therefore, paclitaxel therapy includes a prophylactic regimen of antihistamines and corticosteroids , along with a prolonged infusion time to reduce the severity and incidence of hypersensitivity reactions. Because of the reasons mentioned above, currently its preparation needs to be improved further.

Synthesis of a Novel Aromatic Diamino-bridged Bis(β-cyclodextrin) and its Inclusion Complexation with Dyes Molecules

A novel brideed bis（β-cvclodextrin）, 4, 4＇-diaminodiphenyl ether-bfiged-bis （6-aimino-6-deoxv-β-cyclodextrin） 3, has been synthesized and its inclusion complexation behavior with three linear＇guest dyes （AR, NR and MB ） has been investigated by. means of fluorescence spectrometry. The-result obtained demonstrated that the novel bridged bis（β-cyclodextnn） showed much higher affinities towards guest dyes than native β-cyclodextrin.

Crystal and Molecular Structure of an Inclusion Complex of p-tert-Butylcalix[6]arene with Toluene

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DSC and NMR Study on the Inclusion Complex of Lappaconitine with b-Cyclodextrin

The inclusion complex of lappaconitine (Lap) with b-cyclodextrin (b-CD) has been studied by the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and 1H-NMR, 2D-NMR spectroscopy. The structure of the complex has been deduced.