Iodine is a vital microelement and a powerful antiseptic with a rapid and broad spectrum of action. The development of iodophor compounds to improve the solubility and stability of iodine is still challenging. Here, we report the synthesis of a novel cationic β-cyclodextrin bearing a choline-like pendant (β-CD-Chol) designed to complex and deliver iodine to bacterial cells. The characterization of β-CD-Chol and the investigation of the inclusion complex with iodine were performed by NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, UV-vis spectrophotometry, isothermal titration calorimetry, and dynamic light scattering. The functionalization with the positively charged unit conferred improved water-solubility, mucoadhesivity, and iodine complexation efficiency to the β-CD scaffold. The water-soluble β-CD-Chol/iodine complex efficiently formed both in solution and by solid-vapor reaction. The solid complex exhibited a significant stability for months. Iodine release from the inclusion complex was satisfactory and the bactericidal activity was proved against a Staphylococcus epidermidis strain. The absence of cytotoxicity tested on human keratinocytes and the improved mucoadhesivity make β-CD-Chol a promising drug delivery system and an appealing iodophor candidate for iodine-based antisepsis including mucosa disinfection.
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