Synthetic receptors for steroids: from molecular recognition to biomedical functions
Abstract
-cyclodextrin derivative that antagonizes neuromuscular blocking agents, illustrate both the scientific and translational significance of steroid recognition. This review focuses on the supramolecular recognition of steroids, highlighting representative synthetic receptors and their binding properties. We further survey applications in sensing, solubilization, antagonism, and therapeutic intervention, emphasizing how artificial receptors enable the modulation of steroid-related processes. By providing a coherent overview of representative systems, functional performance, and biomedical applications, this study aims to stimulate further research on supramolecular recognition of bioactive compounds and to foster closer integration between supramolecular chemistry and biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Supramolecular Self-Assembly in Materials
Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior
Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chemical Society Reviews
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 55
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- 5813–5837
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN