Molecular Recognition Studies on Modified Cyclodextrins

This account describes our research progress in recent years in the areas of the molecular recognition studies on modified cyclodextrins, including positively charged cyclodextrins, cyclodextrin derivatives with hydrophobic substituent, and dimeric cyclodextrins. Calorimetric titration and various spectrometric techniques were employed to determine the complex stability constants, as well as the thermodynamic parameters, for their inclusion complexation with diverse guest molecules. The results obtained have been discussed from the viewpoint of size/shape‐matching, induced‐fit, geometric compensation, and multiple recognition. Thermodynamically, the compensatory relationship between ΔH and TΔS was found to be exhibited in the inclusion complexation of modified cyclodextrin.     

Energetics of Water/Cyclodextrins Interactions

The heat capacities of solid -CD, 8.1 H₂O and -CD, 6.0 H₂O have been measured between 10 and 300 K by adiabatic calorimetry. Using earlier results obtained in similar experiments with anhydrous cyclodextrins and with -CD, 9.7 H₂O, a comparative analysis has been developed. The energetic behaviours of anhydrous and hydrated cyclodextrins (CDs) have been compared in order to investigate the role of water molecules in the stabilization of the cyclodextrin's rings and on their reactivities. Calculations, based on the additivity of thermodynamic properties, provide the energetic and entropic average contributions of water molecules in each cyclodextrin. From these results, we assumed that the water–water and water–CD interactions are rather different according to the cyclodextrin. In the (-CD, 9.7 H₂O) structure, the water molecules seem to be better organised in a relatively independent network. Concerning hydrated -CD and -CD, stronger water–CD interactions probably prevent an optimal organisation of the water–water bonds network. Differential scanning calorimetry was also used to follow the evolution of the thermal behaviour of -CD, nH₂O versus hydration ratio between 170 and 300 K. Our results indicate that the -CD ring needs at least 1.6 water molecules to be stabilized in the solid state.     

A Simulation on the Complexation of Cyclodextrins with Phospholipid Headgroups

The inclusion complexes of α-, β- and γ-cyclodextrin (CD) with three isolated phospholipid (PI – phosphatidylinositol; PS – phosphatidylserine; and PE – phosphatidylethanolamine) headgroups were studied using a flexible docking algorithm FDOCK based on molecular mechanics (CFF91 force filed). In the three phospholipid headgroups, PI headgroup exhibits the strongest affinity for CD, and the affinity of PS headgroup is greater than that of PE headgroup. By investigating the energy distribution and the complex structure in the inclusion procedure, it can be found that the van der Waals force is the main driving force responsible for the complexation. For the α-CD complex of PI headgroup, more than one inclusion complex should coexist due to the steric hindrance, which is reasonably consistent with the experimental results. Furthermore, analyses of the complex of PS and PE headgroup with α-CD also show that two or three possible complexes may appear in the inclusion process, and the complex structure with full inclusion is of the lowest energy and should be the most stable structure in the mixture. For β-␣and γ-CD, the energies of the most stable complexes structures for the three phospholipids headgroups were also discussed.     

A Spectroscopic and Molecular Modelling Study of the Nature of the Association Complexes of Nile Red with Cyclodextrins

The polarity-sensitive fluorescent dye Nile Red forms association complexes with various cyclodextrins in aqueous solution. The formation of such association complexes has a significant effect on the Nile Red fluorescence, with the largest effect being observed in -cyclodextrin solution. When -cyclodextrin is used to increase the Nile Red concentration in solution, the absorption spectrum shows a large blue shift indicating the formation of an inclusion complex, but surprisingly the Nile Red fluorescence is strongly suppressed. A proposed explanation for this observation involves the formation of 1:2 host:guest complexes, in which the Nile Red guests are included as relatively non-fluorescent dimers. When the solutions were prepared by adding -cyclodextrinto a near-saturated aqueous solution of Nile Red (so that 1:1 or 2:1 complexation shouldbe favoured), significant fluorescence enhancement was observed. Analysis of thefluorescence enhancement as a function of host concentration indicated the formationof 2:1 host:guest complexes in these solutions. However, electrospray mass spectroscopic studies show no evidence for the formation of any such inclusion complexes. Furthermore, molecular modelling shows that the formation of a complex involving full insertion of Nile Red in the -cyclodextrin cavity is not stable, and will quickly eject the Nile Red guest molecule. These modelling results suggest that an association complex involving capping (via the association of Nile Red parallel to the cavity opening, or by partial insertion into the cavity) of the -cyclodextrin cavity by one or two Nile Red molecules is much more likely.     

Inclusion Complexation of Loratadine with Natural and Modified Cyclodextrins: Phase Solubility and Thermodynamic Studies

The extent and mode of solubility enhancement exerted by the cyclodextrins (α-, β-, γ-, and HP-β-CDs) on loratadine (Lort) have been experimentally measured under controlled conditions in buffered aqueous solutions. Rigorous nonlinear regression analysis of the phase solubility diagrams obtained in 0.1 mol⋅L⁻¹ phosphate buffer at pH=7.0 and 25 °C revealed the following: neutral Lort (pK _a =4.6) tends to form soluble 1:1 and 1:2 Lort/CD complexes with all four of the examined CDs, where complex stability follows the decreasing order β-CD>HP-β-CD>γ-CD>α-CD. The hydrophobic character of Lort constitutes about 66% of the driving force for complex formation whereas specific interactions contribute 11.2 kJ⋅mol⁻¹ towards the stability of the complexes. Thermodynamic studies showed that Lort/CD complex formation was favored by large enthalpic contributions but was impeded by negative entropic changes. Dissolution studies indicate that the dissolution rate of Lort from the freeze-dried Lort/β-CD complex is significantly higher than that of the corresponding physical mixture. Both DSC studies and molecular mechanical modeling of Lort/β-CD interactions were carried out to explore the possible formation of inclusion complexes.     

Complexation of Cyclodextrins with Benzoic Acid in Water-Organic Solvents: A Solvation-Thermodynamic Approach

The aim of this research is to obtain new data about the complexation between β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and benzoic acid (BA) as a model reaction of the complex formation of hydrophobic molecules with cyclodextrins (CDs) in various media. This research may help developing cyclodextrin-based pharmaceutical formulations through the choice of the appropriate solvent mixture that may be employed in the industrial application aiming to control the reactions/processes in liquid phase. In this paper, NMR results for the molecular complex formation between BA and β-CD ([BA⊂β-CD]) in D₂O-DMSO-d₆ and in D₂O-EtOH have shown that the stability of the complex in the H₂O-DMSO-d₆ varies within the experimental error, while decreases in H₂O-EtOH. Changes in the Gibbs energy of BA resolvation in water and water–dimethylsulfoxide mixtures have been obtained and have been used in the analysis of the reagent solvation contributions into the Gibbs energy changes of the [BA⊂β-CD] molecular complex formation. Quantum chemical calculations of the interaction energy between β-CD and BA as well as the structure of the [BA⊂β-CD] complex and the energy of β-CD and BA interaction in vacuum and in the medium of water, methanol and dimethylsulfoxide solvents are carried out. The stability of [BA⊂β-CD] complex in H₂O-EtOH and H₂O-DMSO solvents, obtained by different methods, are compared. The thermodynamic parameters of the [BA⊂β-CD] molecular complexation as well as the reagent solvation contributions in H₂O-EtOH and H₂O-DMSO mixtures were analyzed by the solvation-thermodynamic approach.     

超分子体系强的分子识别研究 23: 多胺修饰β-环糊精及其铜 配合物与萘衍生 物的包结配位作用

用荧光光谱滴定法测定了单-[6-(二乙烯三胺)-6-脱氧]-β-环糊精(1)、单-[6-(三乙烯四胺)-6-脱氧]-β-环糊精(2)及其铜配合物(3,4)与一系列萘衍生物在磷酸缓冲溶液(pH7.2,0.1mol.dm^-^3)中,25℃时形成超分子体系的稳定常数,并与母体β-环糊精的配位能力进行了比较。化学计量法表明,四种化学修饰β-环糊精与萘衍生物形成了1:1的超分子配合物。从尺寸适合、几何互补及多点识别等方面讨论了主体化合物对模型底物的分子选择性键合能力。结果表明,疏水相互作用、范德华力、静电相互作用及氢键等多种非共价键弱相互作用协同贡献于超分子配合物的形成,主-客体间的结构匹配在分子受体选择性键合底物形成超分子配合物中起重要作用。     

Molecular Modeling Approaches Can Reveal the Molecular Interactions Established between a Biofilm and the Bioactive Compounds of the Essential Oil of Piper divaricatum

Molecular modeling approaches are used in a versatile way to investigate the properties of diverse organic and inorganic structures such as proteins, biomolecules, nanomaterials, functionalized nanoparticles, and membranes. However, more detailed studies are needed to understand the molecular nature of interactions established in gelatin biofilms impregnated with bioactive compounds. Because of this, we used computational methods to evaluate how the major compounds of Piper divaricatum essential oil can interact with the gelatin biofilm structure. For this, we used as inspiration the paper published, where various properties of the essential oil impregnated gelatin biofilm P. divaricatum are reported. After our computer simulations, we related our molecular observations to biofilm’s structural and mechanical properties. Our results suggest that the major compounds of the essential oil were able to interrupt intermolecular interactions between the chains of the biofilm matrix. However, the compounds also established interactions with the amino acid residues of these chains. Our molecular analyses also explain changes in the structural and mechanical properties of the essential oil-impregnated biofilm. These results can support the planning of functional packaging impregnated with bioactive compounds that can protect food against microorganisms harmful to human health.     

Complexation of the Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Nabumetone with Modified and Unmodified Cyclodextrins

The inclusion of the anti-inflammatory drug, Nabumetone, in -, - and hydroxypropyl--cyclodextrin (CDs) is studied using UV-VIS absorption and steady-state fluorescence emission. Binding constants and thermodynamic parameters of complex formation are determined by spectrofluorimetry. The inclusion phenomena of Nabumetone with the three cyclodextrins is compared with that of the well known similar anti-inflammatory drug Naproxen. In the case of Nabumetone pronounced differences are observed in the complexation process with each cyclodextrin whereas the respective Naproxen complexes are nearly identical. ¹H-NMR experiments show that the inclusion process in Nabumetone can occur either through the substituents in the -2 (butanone) or -6 (methoxy) positions in the naphthalene ring.     

Host–Guest Interactions of Risperidone with Natural and Modified Cyclodextrins: Phase Solubility, Thermodynamics and Molecular Modeling Studies

The solubility of risperidone (Risp) in aqueous buffered cyclodextrin (CD) solution was investigated for α-, β-, γ- and HP-β-CD. The effects of pH, ionic strength and temperature on complex stability were also explored. Neutral Risp tends to form higher order complexes (1:2) with both β- and HP-β-CD, but only 1:1 type complexes with α-, and γ-CD. The tendency of Risp to complex with cyclodextrins is in the order β-CD > HP-β-CD > γ-CD > α-CD. The 1:1 complex formation constant of Risp/HP-β-CD increases with increasing ionic strength in an opposite trend to the inherent solubility (S ₀) of Risp, thus indicating significant hydrophobic effect. The hydrophobic effect contributes to the extent of 72% towards neutral Risp/HP-β-CD complex stability, while specific interactions contribute only 4.7 kJ/mol. Thermodynamic studies showed that 1:1 Risp/HP-β-CD complex formation is driven by a favorable enthalpy change (ΔH ⁰=−31.2 kJ/mol, ΔS ⁰=−7 J/mol.K) while the 1:2 complex is largely driven by entropy changes (ΔH ⁰=−5.0 kJ/mol, ΔS ⁰=42 J/mol.K). Complex stability was found to vary with pH, with a higher formation constant for neutral Risp. Molecular mechanical computations using MM (atomic charges and bond dipole algorithms) and Amber force fields, which were carried out to explore possible sites of interactions between Risp and CDs and to rationalize complex stoichiometry, produced similar results concerning optimal inclusion complex geometries and stoichiometries.     

A Theoretical Study on the Inclusion Complexation of Cyclodextrins with Inorganic Cations and Anions

PM3 and B3LYP/3-21+g(d) calculations were performed on theinclusion complexation of- and -cyclodextrin with inorganic cationsand anions includingLi⁺, Na⁺, F^-, and Cl^-. Both the gas-phase interaction and solvent effect weretaken into consideration. The CD complex with an anionwas more stable than that with acation, which was in agreement with the experimentalfindings. It was proposed thathydrogen bonding between the anion and the cyclodextrincavity was the physical origin ofsuch behavior.     

戊唑醇的分子结构、理论计算及热力学性质研究

在甲苯溶剂中利用缓慢蒸发法得到1-(4-氯苯基)-4,4-二甲基-3-(1H-1,2,4-三唑基甲基)戊醇-3（戊唑醇）的单晶,通过 X射线单晶结构分析法测定其晶体结构,晶体属单斜晶系,空间群为P2(1)/c,晶胞参数为：a = 1.1645(1) nm,b = 1.6768(2) nm,c = 1.7478(2) nm,β= 92.055(2),Dcalc.= 1.199 g/cm3,Z = 4,F(000)= 264。运用密度泛函理论 (DFT) B3LYP得到其优化几何构型并得到其频率。计算得到的结构参数与相应的实验值十分接近。运用微热量仪对标题物进行比热容测定,在所测温度范围283~353 K内,比热容随温度呈稳定的线性变化,根据测定的比热容方程,计算出戊唑醇以298.15 K为基础在283~353 K温区的的热力学函数：焓、熵和吉布斯自由能。     

Thermodynamic Study of the Inclusion Interaction between Gemini Surfactants and Cyclodextrins by Isothermal Titration Microcalorimetry

The inclusion complexes of a series of bis-quarternary ammonium surfactants, (C _n N)₂Cl₂ (where n = 12, 14, 16) and sodium bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinae (AOT), with α-cyclodextrin (α-CD), β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) in aqueous solutions were investigated by using isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) at 298.15 K. The stability constants, stoichiometry, and formation enthalpies, entropies and Gibbs energies for the complexes in aqueous solutions have been derived from the calorimetric data. The values of the binding constant, K ^∘ _i , are very large, which indicates that these complexes are quite stable in their aqueous solutions. The enthalpy changes (ΔH ^∘) for all of the inclusion processes are negative, showing that the complex process is enthalpy driven. The entropy effect (TΔS ^∘) is negative, so the inclusion process is entropically unfavorable. The large negative Gibbs energy changes indicate that formation of host-guest inclusion complexes is generally a spontaneous process. The thermodynamic parameters are discussed in the light of the different structures of the host and guest molecules.     

阻抑褪色光度法测定微量硫代硫酸根

基于加热和pH =5 .0～ 6 .0条件下 ,硫代硫酸根抑制H2 O2 氧化结晶紫 (CV)的褪色反应 ,建立了测定硫代硫酸根的方法。硫代硫酸根在 4 .5× 1 0 -5～ 4 .5× 1 0 -4g/L范围内服从比耳定律 ,检出限为 3.2× 1 0 -6g/L。本法用于定影废液中硫代硫酸钠含量的测定 ,结果满意     

酮洛芬分子印迹拆分及分离过程热力学研究

利用非共价分子印迹法,采用4-乙烯基吡啶为功能单体,以二甲基丙烯酸乙二 醇酯为交联剂,在模板分子（S）-酮洛芬的存在下,制备出（S）-酮洛芬的分子印 迹聚合物（MIPs）,并用作HPLC固定相,对其进行了高效液相色谱评价。结果表明 外消旋酮洛芬在制备的印迹柱上得到了有效的分离,（S）-酮洛芬的容量因子 k_s'为9.52,选择性因子α为1.52,分离度R为0.88。此外,HPLC分析表明制备的 MIPs能够分离结构相似的酮洛芬、布洛芬和萘普生。研究了流动相中乙酸浓度、流 速及温度对拆分效果的影响,测定了分离过程中的焓变、熵变和自由能变化,对分 子印迹分离过程作了进一步解释。     

阻抑褪色光度法测定微量硫代硫酸根

基于加热和pH =5 .0～ 6.0条件下 ,硫代硫酸根抑制H2 O2 氧化结晶紫 (CV)的褪色反应 ,建立了一种测定硫代硫酸根的方法。硫代硫酸根在 4.5× 1 0 -5～ 4.5× 1 0 -4g/L范围内服从比耳定律 ;检出限为 3 .2×1 0 -6g/L。本法用于定影废液中硫代硫酸钠含量的测定 ,结果满意。     

Complexation of Budesonide in Cyclodextrins and Particle Aerodynamic Characterization of the Complex Solid Form for Dry Powder Inhalation

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect ofbudesonide-cyclodextrins (CDs) complex formation in thein-vitro aerodynamic properties of the dry powder producedfor pulmonary delivery. Phase-solubility studies were performedusing budesonide and -CD, DM--CD and HP--CD.The complex budesonide:DM--CD revealed the highest stabilityconstant (K_s = 3339.7 ± 4.76%; n = 3) and the solid powder was prepared by spray-drying.Complexation was evidenced by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). A physical mixture of budesonide and DM--CD was prepared for use as reference. The fine particle fraction and particle size distribution of both powders were assessed using Twin Stage Liquid Impinger (TSLI) and Aerosizer®LD, respectively. The content uniformity of the capsules filled (sd); (n) was 191.8 (± 2.74) g; (10) for the budesonide:DM--CD solid complex and 204.9 (± 9.35) g; (10) for the physical mixture. The emitted dose (rsd); (n) was 68.0% (± 26.1%); (5) of the nominal dose (solid complex) and 70.6% (± 12.6%); (5) (physical mixture). The fine particle fraction was 67.7% (± 18.9%); (5) of the emitted dose (solid complex) and 39.8% (± 16.9%); (5) (physical mixture). While no statistically significant difference was observed between the emitted dose means of both the solid complex and physical mixture, a statistically significant higher fine particle fraction mean was obtained for the solid complex. The results suggest that using a spray-dried CD complex powder for pulmonary drug delivery may increase the drug's respirable fraction and consequently its therapeutic efficacy.     

Formation of Inclusion Complexes between Cyclodextrins and Carbaryl and Characterization of the Complexes

The solubility of carbaryl increased with increasing concentrations of-CD, G₂--CD, and M--CD. The result suggests theformation of soluble inclusion complex. Solubility increase was highestin M--CD-carbaryl, being 18.4 fold higher than that of carbaryl when 100 mM M--CD was used. The apparent formation constant for the complex calculated from phase solubility diagram was 223.18 M^-1. The preparation of the complex in solid form for characterization was successful by kneading andfreeze-drying. The DSC curves for kneading and freeze-drying mixture didnot show the endothermic peak characteristic of carbaryl, but a small new endothermic peak was observed. FTIR analysis showed a shift of the major peak of carbonyl group in carbaryl molecule from 1717 to 1744 and 1734 cm^-1 in kneading and freeze-dried mixtures, respectively. M--CD-carbaryl complex demonstrated higher dissolution rate, higher thermal and UV stability but lower toxicity than its parent carbaryl compound.     

A Comprehensive Investigation of Interactions between Antipsychotic Drug Quetiapine and Human Serum Albumin Using Multi-Spectroscopic,Biochemical, and Molecular Modeling Approaches

Quetiapine (QTP) is a short-acting atypical antipsychotic drug that treats schizophrenia or manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Human serum albumin (HSA) is an essential transport protein that transports hormones and various other ligands to their intended site of action. The interactions of QTP with HSA and their binding mechanism in the HSA-QTP system was studied using spectroscopic and molecular docking techniques. The UV-Vis absorption study shows hyperchromicity in the spectra of HSA on the addition of QTP, suggesting the complex formation and interactions between QTP and HSA. The results of intrinsic fluorescence indicate that QTP quenched the fluorescence of HSA and confirmed the complex formation between HSA and QTP, and this quenching mechanism was a static one. Thermodynamic analysis of the HSA-QTP system confirms the involvement of hydrophobic forces, and this complex formation is spontaneous. The competitive displacement and molecular docking experiments demonstrated that QTP is preferentially bound to HSA subdomain IB. Furthermore, the CD experiment results showed conformational changes in the HSA-QTP system. Besides this, the addition of QTP does not affect the esterase-like activity of HSA. This study will help further understand the credible mechanism of transport and delivery of QTP via HSA and design new QTP-based derivatives with greater efficacy.     

Cyclodextrin Complexation of the Stilbene 4-(2-(4-Tert-butylphenyl)ethen-1-yl)- benzoate and the Self-assembly of Molecular Devices

E-4-(2-(4- tert - butylphenyl) ethen-1- yl)benzoate, E-1^–, photoisomerizes to the Z-1^– isomer and vice versa in the free state and in the binary complexes 2·E-1^–, 2·Z-1^–, 3·E-1^– and 3·Z-1^– where 2 is the urea-linked cyclodextrin N-(6 ^A -deoxy--cyclodextrin-6 ^A - yl)-N-(6 ^A -deoxy--cyclodextrin-6 ^A - yl)urea and 3 is N,N- bis(6 ^A -deoxy--cyclodextrin-6 ^A - yl)urea. In 2·E-1^–and 3·E-1^– the stilbene occupies both cyclodextrin (CD) components of 2 and 3, whereas in 2·Z-1^– and 3·Z-1^– it only occupies one CD component while the other CD component is unoccupied. 4- tert - Butylphenolate, 4^–, and its carboxylate, 5^–, and sulfonate, 6^–, analogues form the ternary complex 2·Z-1^–·4^– and its analogues and also 3·Z-1^–·4^– and its analogues. These photoisomerize to 2·E-1^–and 3·E-1^– and either free 4^–, 57^– or 6^– and thereby function as molecular devices.