A sugar aminoacid for the development of multivalent ligands for Escherichia coli 0157 verotoxin

Darren Gibson, Steven W. Homans, Robert A. Field

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Abstract

Functionalised carbohydrates for incorporation into multivalent ligands for the Escherichia coli 0157 verotoxin are highly desirable. Here, we report the synthesis of a sugar aminoacid based on the known Gal-α-1,4-Gal ligand for verotoxin in eight steps and in ∼10% overall yield.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)730-732
Number of pages3
JournalTetrahedron Asymmetry
Volume20
Issue number6-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 May 2009

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