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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > polysaccharides > glucans > dextrins > cyclodextrins
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > carbohydrates > polysaccharides > glucans > dextrins > cyclodextrins
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > polycyclic compounds > macrocyclic compounds > cyclodextrins
Preferred Term:

cyclodextrins

Definition:
A homologous group of cyclic glucans consisting of alpha-1,4 bound glucose units obtained by the action of cyclodextrin glucanotransferase on starch or similar substrates. The enzyme is produced by certain species of Bacillus. Cyclodextrins form inclusion complexes with a wide variety of substances.
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Broader Concept:
dextrins, macrocyclic compounds
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31046
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