Biophysical Aspects of Cyclodextrin Interaction with Paraoxon
Abstract
Cyclodextrins are torus-shaped polymers of glucose that can bind organophosphorous compounds such as nerve agents and pesticides.We demonstrate here that cyclodextrin can bind up to two paraoxon molecules with a Kav of 6775M-1. Molecular modeling shows that the paraoxon appears to bind in polar opposite orientation and have an average binding energy of -89 Kcals/mol.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 19, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA607520
Entities
People
- Gregory E. Garcia
- Jayendra B. Bhonsle
- Sunil-datta Soni
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense