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CHEBI:23456 - cyclodextrin
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:23456 |
| ChEBI Name | cyclodextrin |
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| Definition | A macrocycle composed of five or more D-glucopyranose units bonded via (1→4)-linkages. |
| Last Modified | 16 May 2018 |
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| Roles Classification |
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| Biological Roles: | insulin-sensitizing drug An agent which overcomes insulin resistance by activation of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma). antiviral agent A substance that destroys or inhibits replication of viruses. anti-HIV agent An antiviral agent that destroys or inhibits the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus. anti-HIV agent An antiviral agent that destroys or inhibits the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus. |
| Applications: | insulin-sensitizing drug An agent which overcomes insulin resistance by activation of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma). cardiovascular drug A drug that affects the rate or intensity of cardiac contraction, blood vessel diameter or blood volume. geroprotector Any compound that supports healthy aging, slows the biological aging process, or extends lifespan. antispasmodic drug A drug that suppresses spasms. These are usually caused by smooth muscle contraction, especially in tubular organs. The effect is to prevent spasms of the stomach, intestine or urinary bladder. dermatologic drug A drug used to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin. laxative An agent that produces a soft formed stool, and relaxes and loosens the bowels, typically used over a protracted period, to relieve constipation. Compare with cathartic, which is a substance that accelerates defecation. A substances can be both a laxative and a cathartic. anti-inflammatory agent Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects. antiinfective agent A substance used in the prophylaxis or therapy of infectious diseases. antidepressant Antidepressants are mood-stimulating drugs used primarily in the treatment of affective disorders and related conditions. antiparkinson drug A drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. cardiovascular drug A drug that affects the rate or intensity of cardiac contraction, blood vessel diameter or blood volume. antineoplastic agent A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms. cardiovascular drug A drug that affects the rate or intensity of cardiac contraction, blood vessel diameter or blood volume. antineoplastic agent A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms. |
| ChEBI Ontology |
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| Outgoing Relation(s) |
| cyclodextrin (CHEBI:23456) is a cyclomaltodextrin (CHEBI:17623) |
| cyclodextrin (CHEBI:23456) is a macrocycle (CHEBI:51026) |
| Incoming Relation(s) |
| α-cyclodextrin (CHEBI:40585) is a cyclodextrin (CHEBI:23456) |
| β-cyclodextrin (CHEBI:495055) is a cyclodextrin (CHEBI:23456) |
| γ-cyclodextrin (CHEBI:495056) is a cyclodextrin (CHEBI:23456) |
| Synonym | Source |
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| cyclodextrins | ChEBI |
| Manual Xrefs | Databases |
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| Cyclodextrin | Wikipedia |