What does "cycloamylose" mean?

any of a class of cyclic oligomers of glucose; they have a toroidal shape and bind tightly with many aromatic compounds, the guest molecule fitting into the cavity like a key and lock; they mimic the action of several enzymes

What is a synonym for "cycloamylose"?

Common synonyms include: cyclodextrin, cyclodextrin.

Cycloamylose

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any of a class of cyclic oligomers of glucose; they have a toroidal shape and bind tightly with many aromatic compounds, the guest molecule fitting into the cavity like a key and lock; they mimic the action of several enzymes

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cyclodextrin cyclodextrin

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