ISSN:
0899-0042
Keywords:
circular dichroism
;
amphotericin B
;
self-association
;
manomer/oligomer
;
solvent effects
;
Chemistry
;
Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy has been used to evaluate the ability of 21 different solvents to influence the aggregation state of amphotericin B. Using the relative donor/acceptor tendencies known for each solvent system, it was possible to deduce information as to the factors which goven the self-association of amphotericin B. It was concluded that in the absence of strong solvent interaction, amphotericin B prefers to self-associate into oligomeric species. This intrinsic driving force can be overcome through the use of solvents which function as strong electron pair donors, probably forming specific solvent - solute species. © 1994 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/chir.530060811
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