Beta-cyclodextrin and cholesterol complex. Computer model showing a molecule of beta-cyclodextrin (red and white) 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) | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Andrade, Ramon / 3dciencia |
Bildgröße: | 5125 px × 3705 px |
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