When we think about glucose, the first association is often dietary sugar. However, beyond its nutritional role, glucose reveals a far more fascinating identity: it is a versatile building block at the heart of cutting-edge research and innovation.
In fact, glucose-derived compounds are widely used across multiple sectors, including medicine, cosmetics, food technology, and environmental remediation. Among these, cyclodextrins, naturally occurring molecular structures derived from starch, stand out as remarkable examples of how a simple molecule can be transformed into a powerful scientific tool, thank to their unique shape.
Cyclodextrins can encapsulate drugs and biomarkers, improving their stability, solubility, and delivery within the body for advanced applications. As a result, they play a crucial role in enhancing the effectiveness of pharmaceutical therapies and diagnostic techniques.
Dr. I. Manet and Dr. M. Agnes will guide you in this new trip into the science the 18th of May at Birreria Popolare, Via dal Luzzo, 4 hosting by Pint of Science Festival in Bologna.
Find here all the details:
https://pintofscience.it/event/il-superpotere-del-glucosio-in-cucina-o-farmacia