Towards multivalent CD1d ligands: synthesis and biological activity of homodimeric α-galactosyl ceramide analogues.

Peter Jervis, M Moulis, JP Jukes, H Ghadbane, Liam Cox, V Cerundolo, Gurdyal Besra

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Abstract

A library of dimeric CD1d ligands, containing two α-galactosyl ceramide (α-GalCer) units linked by spacers of varying lengths has been synthesised. The key dimerisation reactions were carried out via copper-catalysed click reactions between a 6″-azido-6″-deoxy-α-galactosyl ceramide derivative and various diynes. Each α-GalCer dimer was tested for its ability to stimulate iNKT cells.
Original languageEnglish
JournalCarbohydrate Research
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Publication statusPublished - 7 Mar 2012

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