isäntämolekyyleinä
Isäntämolekyyleinä, often translated as host molecules, refers to a substance that can encapsulate or bind to another molecule, known as a guest molecule. This interaction typically involves non-covalent forces such as hydrogen bonding, van der Waals forces, or electrostatic interactions. The concept is central to understanding supramolecular chemistry, where the focus is on the assembly of discrete molecular units held together by these weak forces.
A classic example of host molecules are cyclodextrins, cyclic oligosaccharides with a hydrophobic cavity and a
The ability of host molecules to selectively bind guests has significant implications in various fields. In