A spectrofluorimetric study of binary fluorophore-cyclodextrin complexes used as chiral selectors

Six binary complexes between three fluorophores (pyrene, xanthone and anthraquinone) and β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) or heptakis-(6-amino)-(6-deoxy)-β-cyclodextrin (am-β-CD) were tested at two pH values (8.0 and 9.0) as chiral selectors for three α-amino acids chosen as model. The conditional constant (β_2T) values for ternary complexes (fluorophore-CD-amino acid), determined by means of fluorescence spectroscopy, showed that the binary complexes are suitable receptors for chiral recognition. The effect of α-amino acids on stability and stoichiometric ratio of the binary complexes has also been studied. The binary complexes were in most cases stabilized by adding the ternary agent. The trend of stoichiometric ratios found is supported by variations in fluorescence spectra. Those relative to pyrene (Py) show little changes going from binary to ternary complexes, while those recorded in the presence of xanthone (Xan) give the most significant variations underlining a deep reorganization of guest. Anthraquinone (Aq) shows an intermediate behavior.     

Chiral recognition of protected amino acids by means of fluorescent binary complex pyrene/heptakis-(6-amino)-(6-deoxy)-β-cyclodextrin

The ability of the binary complex pyrene (Py)/heptakis-(6-amino)-(6-deoxy)-β-cyclodextrin (am-β-CD) to act as a chiral selector was tested at two pH values (8.0 and 9.0). Phenylalanine (Phe), methionine (Met) and histidine (His) were used as chiral model molecules. The stability of ternary complexes Py/am-β-CD/amino acid was determined by means of spectrofluorimetric measurements. The data collected showed an increase in stability going from the binary to ternary complex and above all the possibility to use the binary complex as a chiral selector. Finally, data collected at two pH values showed that the binary complex is a better chiral selector when charged rather than in its neutral form.     

Study on the complexation of isoquercitrin with β-cyclodextrin and its derivatives by spectroscopy

The inclusion complexes of isoquercitrin (IQ) with cyclodextrins (CDs) including β-cyclodextrin (β-CD), hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) and dimethyl-β-cyclodextrin (DM-β-CD) have been investigated using the methods of steady-state fluorescence, UV-vis absorption and induced circular dichroism. The stoichiometric ratio of the three complexes was found to be 1:1 and the stability constants (K) were estimated from spectrofluorometric titrations, as well as the thermodynamic parameters. Maximum inclusion ability was measured in the case of DM-β-CD due to the increased hydrophobicity of the host cavity, followed by HP-β-CD and β-CD. The effect of pH on the complexation process was also quantitatively assessed. IQ exists in different molecular forms depending on pH and β-CDs were most suitable for inclusion of the neutral form of IQ. The phase-solubility diagrams obtained with β-CD, HP-β-CD and DM-β-CD were all classical A_L type. And DM-β-CD provided the best solubility enhancement, 12.3-fold increase compared to 2.8- and 7.5-fold increase for β-CD and HP-β-CD. The apparent stability constants obtained from the solubility data at 25 °C were comparable with those obtained from the fluorescence assays. Moreover, ¹H NMR was carried out, which revealed that the IQ favorably inserted into the inner cavity from the chromone part instead of the phenyl part, which was in agreement with molecular modeling studies.     

Photophysical behaviours of some 2-styrylindolium dyes in aqueous solutions and in the presence of cyclodextrins

Host–guest inclusion type association between native β-cyclodextrin and randomly substituted methyl-β-CD and two 2-styrylindolium cationic dyes, e.g. 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-(4-diethylaminostyryl)-3H-indolium iodide (D1) and 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[4-(N-2-cyanoethyl,N-methyl)-aminostyryl]-3H-indolium iodide (D2), are reported. The described indolium derivatives belong to the rarely investigated class of unsymmetrical polymethines. The complex formation was studied in aqueous buffer solutions with two pH values (7.2 and 3) by means of absorption and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. The association equilibrium constant (K), the molar absorptivity and the stoichiometry of the complexes were evaluated using the modified Benesi-Hildebrand approach. The complex stability was affected by the pH of the solution and by the type of CD. The results obtained indicate that D1 forms 1:1 complexes with both β-CD and Me-O-β-CD, whereas D2 does not form stable complexes with Me-O-β-CD and in acidic medium. The fluorescent intensity of D1 in the presence of CDs increases over four times relative to the intensity of the pure dye solutions, presumably via inclusion of the dye into the cyclodextrin cavity due to rigidity of the structure.     

Strong guest binding by cyclodextrin hosts in competing nonpolar solvents and the unique crystalline structure

6-O-Modified β-cyclodextrins, such as heptakis(6-O-triisopropylsilyl)-β-cyclodextrin (TIPS-β-CD) and heptakis(6-O-tert-butyldimethylsilyl)-β-cyclodextrin (TBDMS-β-CD), formed 2:1 inclusion complexes with pyrene in benzene and cyclohexane with high association constants. The X-ray crystalline structure of the TIPS-β-CD-pyrene complex obtained from the benzene solution showed that one pyrene molecule was incorporated in the form of a sandwich-type complex with two benzene molecules within the cavity of the dimer formed by two TIPS-β-CD molecules.     

Study on preparation and inclusion behavior of inclusion complexes between β-cyclodextrin derivatives with benzophenone

In the paper, the two chemically modified β-cyclodextrin derivatives of 4,4´-diaminodiphenyl ether-bridged-bis-β-cyclodextrins (ODA-bis-β-CD) and p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid-β-cyclodextrin (ABS-β-CD) were synthesized, and then these two β-cyclodextrin derivatives were respectively formed into inclusion complexes with benzophenone (BP) by co-precipitation method. The structure of the inclusion complexes were characterized by UV/vis spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, ¹H NMR spectroscopy and XRD. Spectral titration was performed to study the inclusion behavior of the inclusion complexes. These experiments indicated that two inclusion complexes were formed at a stoichiometric ratio of 1:1 and the inclusion stability constants at different temperatures were calculated using the Benesi–Hildebrand (B–H) equation. The thermodynamic parameters (ΔG°, ΔH°, ΔS°) were obtained. As a result, it was found that the two chemically modified β-cyclodextrins containing BP were exothermic and spontaneous process (ΔG°?<?0), and the processes of inclusion complexation were mainly enthalpy driven with negative or minor negative entropic contribution.     

Preparation, characterization and pharmacodynamic activity of supramolecular and colloidal systems of rosuvastatin–cyclodextrin complexes

In the present study influence of nature of selected cyclodextrins (CDs) and of methods of preparation of drug–CD complexes on the oral bioavailability, in vitro dissolution studies and pharmacodynamic activity of a sparingly water soluble drug rosuvastatin (RVS) was investigated. Phase solubility studies were conducted to find the interaction of RVS with β-CD and its derivatives, which indicated the formation of 1:1 stoichiometric inclusion complex. The apparent stability constant (K_1:1) calculated from phase solubility diagram were in the rank order of β-CD < hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) < randomly methylated-β-cyclodextrin (RM-β-CD). Equimolar drug–CD solid complexes prepared by different methods were characterized by the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). FTIR study demonstrated the presence of intermolecular hydrogen bonds and ordering of the molecule between RVS and CDs in inclusion complexes. DSC and XRD analysis confirmed formation of inclusion complex by freeze dried method with HP-β-CD and RM-β-CD. Aqueous solubility and dissolution studies indicated improved dissolution rates of prepared complexes in comparison with drug alone. Moreover, CD complexes demonstrated of significant improvement in reducing total cholesterol and triglycerides levels as compared to pure drug. However the in vivo results only partially agreed with those obtained from phase solubility studies.     

β-Cyclodextrin as a photostabilizer of the plant growth regulator 2-(1-naphthyl) acetamide in aqueous solution

The plant growth regulator 2-(1-naphthyl) acetamide (NAAm) is susceptible to degradation by sunlight and UV light in aqueous solution. Its inclusion complex with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) was characterized by absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy and its photodegradation was compared with that of aqueous solutions of NAAm. The complex was formed with a stoichiometric ratio of 1:1 with a binding constant of 651 M^?1. The photodegradation behavior of NAAm in the inclusion complex NAAm:β-CD was investigated using both UV (λ = 254 nm) and simulated solar light (Suntest) irradiation. It was found that the NAAm:β-CD complex increases NAAm photostability towards photochemical degradation markedly. In addition, an influence of β-CD concentration was also observed on NAAm degradation rate: higher β-CD concentrations lead to a slower photoinduced transformation. Moreover, some differences were found in the photoproducts in the presence and absence of the cyclodextrin, indicating inhibition of some of the mechanistic pathways. β-CD stabilizes NAAm photodegradation towards sunlight and UV irradiation, enhancing its efficient application on formulations for the treatment of fruits and vegetables.     

Thermal stability of solid dispersions of naphthalene derivatives with β-cyclodextrin and β-cyclodextrin polymers

The thermal stabilities of some naphthalene derivatives (1-naphthyl acetate, 2-acetylnaphthalene, 1-naphthol) in β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) inclusion complexes and in β-CD-containing polymeric systems (Polyβ-CD) have been studied using thermal and thermogravimetric analyses and infrared spectroscopy. In β-CD systems, the stability of the 1-naphthyl acetate complex is lower than that of the 2-acetylnaphthalene complex, and both are more stable than the corresponding physical mixtures. For Polyβ-CD systems, the solid dispersions result much more stable than the corresponding β-CD ones, both at room temperature and at 60 °C. In the case of Polyβ-CD, besides the inclusion within CD cavities, the interaction of the guest with the crosslinking network confers an additional stability against volatilization. In contrast, an analogous crosslinked polymer prepared using sucrose instead of β-CD does not retain noticeable amounts of the naphthalene derivatives.     

Inclusion complexes of dihydroartemisinin with cyclodextrin and its derivatives: characterization,solubilization and inclusion mode

The characterization, inclusion complexation behavior and binding ability of the inclusion complexes of dihydroartemisinin with β-cyclodextrin and its derivatives, sulfobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin (SBE-β-CD), mono[6-(2-aminoethylamino)-6-deoxy]-β-cyclodextrin (en-β-CD) and mono{6-[2-(2-aminoethylamino)ethylamino]-6-deoxy}-β-cyclodextrin (dien-β-CD), were studied using phenolphthalein as a spectral probe. Spectral titration was performed in aqueous buffer solution (pH ca. 10.5) at 25 °C to determine the binding constants. The inclusion complexation behaviors were investigated in both solution and solid state by means of NMR, TG, XRD. The results showed that the water solubility and thermal stability of dihydroartemisinin were significantly increased in the inclusion complex with cyclodextrins (CDs). According to ¹H NMR and 2D NMR spectroscopy (ROESY), the A, B rings of dihydroartemisinin can be included into the cavity of CDs. The enhanced binding ability of CDs towards dihydroartemisinin was discussed from the viewpoint of the size/shape-fit concept and multiple recognition mechanism between host and guest.     

β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complexes of 2-Hydroxyfluorene and 2-Hydroxy-9-fluorenone: Differences in Stoichiometry and Excited State Prototropic Equilibrium

We report that 1:1 and 1:2 complexes are formed for 2-hydroxy-9-fluorenone with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and that there is an unusual red shift in emission at higher concentrations of β-CD. Between different stoichiometries of the complexes the titrimetric curves for the neutral–anionic equilibria for the guests differ drastically and so do the excited state pK values. The formation of an 1:1 inclusion complex with 2-hydroxy-9-fluorenone (2HFN) as the guest in β-CD with the binding constant (K) of 606.65 L·mol^?1 was determined. The ground and excited state pK _a values for the neutral–mono-anion equilibrium are not affected by β-CD. Hence the hydroxyl group is considered exposed in the aqueous environment. Two different types of inclusion complexes of 2HFN were observed in β-CD. The 1:2 complex of 2HFN shows a red shift from the 1:1 complex and is less fluorescent that the 1:1 complex. The red shift reveals that the 1:2 complex is more stabilized than the 1:1 complex. The excited state pK _a values in both complexes with β-CD are higher that those in aqueous solution. This shows that the complexation makes the molecule less acidic in the S1 state. The β-CD molecule is perceived as not able to encapsulate the 2HFN molecule fully, but the larger rim of the β-CD comes closer to the C=O group. The other half of the 2HFN molecule is encapsulated by the second β-CD molecule and thus there is formation of the 1:2 inclusion complex at higher concentrations of β-CD.     

Preparation and evaluation of binary and ternary inclusion complexes of fenofibrate/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin

This study aimed to investigate the effect of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose on the complexation of fenofibrate and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD). Initially, phase solubility studies with an excess amount of drug in the HP-β-CD solutions with and without hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) were investigated. Both of the binary and ternary complexes were prepared by ball-milling. The complexes were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FI-IR), X-ray powder diffraction (XPRD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (¹H-NMR). The A_L type phase-solubility diagram revealed that the complexes of fenofibrate and HP-β-CD were formed with molecular ratio of 1:1. The results of FT-IR, XPRD, DSC and ¹H NMR analysis show the formulation of inclusion complexes. In conclusion, the interaction occurrs between fenofibrate and HP-β-CD in the complexes, and the existence of HPMC effectively improves the complexation efficiency and stability constant. The in vitro dissolution test suggests ternary complex is superior to binary complex in terms of the release of fenofibrate.     

Supramolecular polymers formed by cinnamoyl cyclodextrins

6-Cinnamoyl α-cyclodextrin (6-CiO-α-CD) and 6-cinnamoyl β-cyclodextrin (6-CiO-β-CD) were prepared. 6-CiO-α-CD formed intermolecular complexes to give supramolecular oligomers. 6-CiO-β-CD formed insoluble supramolecular complexes in the solid state. The structures of these complexes are discussed. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 41: 3519–3523, 2003     

荧光光谱法研究维生素B_1与β-环糊精及其衍生物的包合作用

采用荧光光谱法研究了β-环糊精(β-CD)、甲基-β-环糊精(M-β-CD)、羟丙基-β-环糊精(HP-β-CD)、磺丁基-β-环糊精(SBE-β-CD)对维生素B_1的包合作用.在固定维生素B_1浓度和改变环糊精及其衍生物浓度的情况下,维生素B_1的荧光发射波长的变化以及荧光强度的增强表明了包合物的形成,用荧光双倒数法计算了环糊精及其衍生物与维生素B_1的包合常数.实验结果表明:在pH=7.4的体系中,β-环糊精对维生素B_1的包合能力最强,且四种环糊精与维生素B_1的包合物的包合比均为1∶1.     

Mass spectrometry and molecular modeling studies on the inclusion complexes between alendronate and β-cyclodextrin

Complexation of alendronate sodium (AlnNa) with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) was studied by means of ESI-mass spectrometry. The experimental results show that stable 1:1 inclusion complexes between selected bisphosphonates and β-CD were formed. In addition, complexes with different stoichiometry were observed. DFT/B3LYP calculations were performed to elucidate the different inclusion behavior between alendronate and β-CD. Molecular modeling showed that the inclusion complex of Aln-β-CD where the two phosphonate groups bound to the central carbon atom of bisphosphonate were inserted into the cavity of β-CD from its “top” side was thermodynamically more favorable than when they were inserted from its “bottom” side; the complexation energy was ?74.05 versus ?60.85 kcal/mol. The calculations indicated that the formation of conventional hydrogen bonds was the main factor for non-covalent β-CD:Aln complex formation and stabilization in the gas phase.     

Theoretical and experimental study of the inclusion complexes of ferulic acid with cyclodextrins

The inclusion complexation behaviour of ferulic acid (FA) with β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) was investigated by UV–vis, fluorescence and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Since the guest may exist in either anionic or neutral form, the experiments were performed at different pH values. The stoichiometry and association constants of the complexes were determined by nonlinear regression analysis. The phase-solubility studies indicated that the water solubility of FA was improved through complexation with β-CD and HP-β-CD. An increase in the antioxidant reactivity was observed when inclusion complexes that FA formed with CDs were studied. Based on the NMR data, the spatial configurations of FA/β-CD and FA/HP-β-CD complexes were proposed, which suggested that FA entered into the cavity of β-CD from the narrow side, with the lipophilic aromatic ring and ethylenic moieties inside the CD cavity, and the –COOH group was close to the wider rim and exposed outside the cavity. A theoretical study of the complexes using molecular modelling gives the results in good agreement with the NMR data.     

Study of the interaction between modified cyclodextrin and octopriox : potential applications in drug delivery

Host–guest interactions between the antifungal agent Octopirox^® (Oc) and modified β-cyclodextrin-derivatives were studied using ¹H- and 2D-ROESY NMR spectroscopy, Job-Plot and isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC). In addition to β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) a number of derivatives, namely randomly methacrylated β-cyclodextrin (RM-β-CD), mono-methacrylated β-cyclodextrin (MM-β-CD), randomly methylated β-cyclodextrin (RAMEB), hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) and randomly methacrylated hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (RM-HP-β-CD) were used. NMR data suggests the formation of highly ordered complexes, while ITC measurements allowed the identification of their stoichiometries and the thermodynamic data. To evaluate the possibility of retarded drug release from complexes prepared from polymeric materials like artificial nails, the complexes were polymerized with comonomers and subjected to aqueous extraction followed by quantification of Oc release by means of UV-spectroscopy.     

Structural study of the inclusion compounds of thymol, carvacrol and eugenol in β-cyclodextrin by X-ray crystallography

The crystal structures of the inclusion compounds of thymol, carvacrol and eugenol, (components of essential oils of vegetable origin) in β-cyclodextrin have been determined. Thymol/β-CD crystallizes in the space group P1 containing two host molecules in its asymmetric unit whereas both carvacrol/β-CD and eugenol/β-CD complexes crystallize in the space group C2. In all three complexes two host molecules form head-to-head dimers their guest/host stoichiometry being: 1/2 (carvacrol/β-CD), 2/2 (thymol/β-CD) and 3/2 (eugenol/β-CD). In the cases of the thymol/β-CD and the carvacrol/β-CD complexes the β-CD dimers are arranged according to the channel packing mode. The accommodation of the geometrical isomer guests is performed solely by their hydrophobic groups revealing the leading role of the hydrophobic driving forces in the complexation process whereas the position of their hydroxyl group affects the stoichiometry of the formed dimeric complexes. In the case of the eugenol/β-CD dimeric complex one guest molecule is found lying between the β-CD groups in a sandwich fashion whereas the other two symmetry related guests protrude outwards the narrower rim of the hosts with only their hydrophobic allyl-chain located inside the hosts’ cavities. This arrangement prohibits the formation of a channel and the observed crystal packing is that of a Tetrad mode.     

Biomimetic approach towards the preparation of hydroxyapatite and hydroxyapatite/chitosan/β-cyclodextrin nanoparticles: application to controlled drug release

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) and hydroxyapatite/chitosan/β-cyclodextrin (HAp/CS/β-CD) nanoparticles were successfully prepared in the modified simulated body fluid (SBF) solution at the physiological conditions (pH 7.4, temperature?=?37 °C). CS/β-CD nanoparticles acted as templates for the synthesis of HAp/CS/β-CD nanoparticles to improve the nanoarchitecture of HAp and its crystallinity.The nanoparticles were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Kneading and coprecipitation methods were applied to prepare the inclusion complex involving β-CD and p-THPP (5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-hydroxyphenyl)porphyrin), a photosensitizer for anti-cancer drugs. The 1:1 stoichiometric ratio of the formed inclusion complex was characterized by a formation constant of 7.216?×?10² mol^?1 dm³ and analyzed by ¹H NMR, FTIR, and UV–Vis. The p-THPP delivery release in vitro was in this order: HAp/CS/β-CD?<?CS/β-CD?<?<?HAp/β-CD?<?β-CD, hinting at a better controlled release by HAp/CS/β-CD nanoparticles.     

Theoretical investigation study based on PM3MM and ONIOM2 calculations of β-Cyclodextrin complexes with diphenylamine

The inclusion complex of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) and diphenylamine (DPA) was investigated by using PM3MM, DFT, HF and ONIOM2 methods. The most stable structure was obtained at the optimum position and angle. The results indicate that the inclusion complex formed by DPA entering into the cavity of β-CD from its wide side (the secondary hydroxyl group side) is more stable than that formed by DPA entering into the cavity of β-CD from its narrow side (the primary hydroxyl group side). The structures show the presence of several intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions that were studied on the basis of natural bonding orbital (NBO) analysis, employed to quantify the donor–acceptor interactions between diphenylamine and β-CD. A study of these complexes in solution was carried out using the CPCM model to examine the influence of solvation on the stability of the diphenylamine β-CD complex.