Chemical Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
58(80), P. 11256 - 11259
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Optimization
of
glycosylation
conditions
for
automated
glycan
assembly
is
highly
challenging,
demands
wasteful
use
precious
building
blocks,
and
relies
on
nontrivial
analyses.
We
developed
a
semi-quantitative
method
optimization
temperature
that
utilized
minute
quantities
donors
translated
those
to
solid-phase
assembly.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. 628 - 656
Published: March 2, 2023
Glycosaminoglycans
(GAGs)
are
complex
polysaccharides
exhibiting
a
vast
structural
diversity
and
fulfilling
various
functions
mediated
by
thousands
of
interactions
in
the
extracellular
matrix,
at
cell
surface,
within
cells
where
they
have
been
detected
nucleus.
It
is
known
that
chemical
groups
attached
to
GAGs
GAG
conformations
comprise
"glycocodes"
not
yet
fully
deciphered.
The
molecular
context
also
matters
for
structures
functions,
influence
structure
proteoglycan
core
proteins
on
sulfated
vice
versa
warrants
further
investigation.
lack
dedicated
bioinformatic
tools
mining
data
sets
contributes
partial
characterization
functional
landscape
GAGs.
These
pending
issues
will
benefit
from
development
new
approaches
reviewed
here,
namely
(i)
synthesis
oligosaccharides
build
large
diverse
libraries,
(ii)
analysis
sequencing
mass
spectrometry
(e.g.,
ion
mobility-mass
spectrometry),
gas-phase
infrared
spectroscopy,
recognition
tunnelling
nanopores,
modeling
identify
bioactive
sequences,
biophysical
methods
investigate
binding
interfaces,
expand
our
knowledge
understanding
glycocodes
governing
recognition,
(iii)
artificial
intelligence
in-depth
investigation
GAGomic
their
integration
with
proteomics.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(22), P. 7773 - 7801
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
structural
complexity
of
glycans
poses
a
serious
challenge
in
the
chemical
synthesis
glycosides,
oligosaccharides
and
glycoconjugates.
Glycan
complexity,
determined
by
composition,
connectivity,
configuration
far
exceeds
what
nature
achieves
with
nucleic
acids
proteins.
Consequently,
glycoside
ranks
among
most
complex
tasks
organic
synthesis,
despite
involving
only
simple
type
bond-forming
reaction.
Here,
we
introduce
fundamental
principles
bond
formation
summarize
recent
advances
oligosaccharide
synthesis.
Herein
we
utilise
automated
glycan
assembly
to
complete
solid-phase
synthesis
of
defined
heparan
sulfate
oligosaccharides,
employing
on
resin
O-sulfation
and
d
-glucuronate
disaccharide
donors.
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: June 14, 2022
Carbohydrates
involving
glycoconjugates
play
a
pivotal
role
in
many
life
processes.
Better
understanding
toward
glycobiological
events
including
the
structure–function
relationship
of
these
biomolecules
and
for
diagnostic
therapeutic
purposes
tailor-made
vaccine
development
synthesis
structurally
well-defined
oligosaccharides
(OS)
become
important.
Efficient
chemical
glycosylation
high
yield
stereoselectivity
is
however
challenging
depends
on
fine
tuning
protection
profile
to
get
matching
glycosyl
donor–acceptor
reactivity
along
with
proper
use
other
important
external
factors
like
catalyst,
solvent,
temperature,
activator,
additive.
So
far,
methods
have
been
reported
several
reviews
also.
In
present
review,
we
will
concentrate
our
discussion
recent
trend
α-
β-selective
reactions
during
past
decade.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
61(15)
Published: Jan. 15, 2022
Glycosidic
bond
formation
is
a
continual
challenge
for
practitioners.
Aiming
to
enhance
the
reproducibility
and
efficiency
of
oligosaccharide
synthesis,
we
studied
relationship
between
glycosyl
donor
activation
reaction
temperature.
A
novel
semi-automated
assay
revealed
diverse
responses
members
panel
thioglycosides
at
various
temperatures.
The
patterns
protecting
groups
thiol
aglycon
combine
cause
remarkable
differences
in
temperature
sensitivity
among
building
blocks.
We
introduce
concept
capture
experimental
insights,
reasoning
that
glycosylations
performed
below
this
reference
evade
deleterious
side
reactions.
Activation
temperatures
enable
simplified
treatment
facilitate
optimization
usage.
Isothermal
glycosylation
halved
equivalents
block
required
comparison
standard
"ramp"
regime
used
solution-
solid-phase
synthesis
to-date.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(30)
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
The
chemical
synthesis
of
complex
oligosaccharides
relies
on
efficient
and
highly
reproducible
glycosylation
reactions.
outcome
a
is
contingent
upon
several
environmental
factors,
such
as
temperature,
acidity,
the
presence
residual
moisture,
well
steric,
electronic,
conformational
aspects
reactants.
Each
proceeds
rapidly
with
high
yield
within
rather
narrow
temperature
range.
For
better
control
over
glycosylations
to
ensure
fast
reliable
reactions,
systematic
analysis
18
glycosyl
donors
revealed
effect
reagent
concentration,
water
content,
protecting
groups,
structure
activation
temperature.
With
these
insights,
we
parametrize
first
step
reaction
be
executed
reliably
efficiently.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(27), P. 18320 - 18330
Published: June 25, 2024
Fucoidan,
a
sulfated
polysaccharide
found
in
algae,
plays
central
role
marine
carbon
sequestration
and
exhibits
wide
array
of
bioactivities.
However,
the
molecular
diversity
structural
complexity
fucoidan
hinder
precise
structure–function
studies.
To
address
this,
we
present
an
automated
method
for
generating
well-defined
linear
branched
α-fucan
oligosaccharides.
Our
syntheses
include
oligosaccharides
with
up
to
20
cis-glycosidic
linkages,
diverse
branching
patterns,
11
sulfate
monoesters.
In
this
study,
demonstrate
utility
these
by
(i)
characterizing
two
endo-acting
glycoside
hydrolases
(GH107),
(ii)
utilizing
them
as
standards
NMR
studies
confirm
suggested
structures
algal
fucoidans,
(iii)
developing
microarray.
This
microarray
enabled
screening
specificity
four
monoclonal
antibodies
(mAb)
targeting
fucoidan.
It
was
that
mAb
BAM4
has
cross-reactivity
β-glucans,
while
BAM2
reactivity
fucoidans
4-O-sulfate
esters.
Knowledge
epitope
provided
evidence
globally
abundant
diatom,
Thalassiosira
weissflogii,
synthesizes
homology
those
brown
algae.
Automated
glycan
assembly
provides
access
These
provide
basis
level
investigations
into
fucoidan's
roles
medicine
sequestration.
Device,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(10), P. 100499 - 100499
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Fast,
affordable,
and
reliable
access
to
complex
glycans
is
essential
meet
the
demand
for
custom-made
research
tools
glycosciences.
Automated
glycan
assembly
(AGA),
based
on
solid-phase
synthesis
paradigm
allows
quickly
producing
a
range
of
biologically
relevant
oligosaccharides.
The
instrument
sets
limits
as
types
chemistries
that
can
be
executed.
new,
smaller,
more
economical
device
quick
temperature
adjustments
between
−40°C
+90°C
an
energy-efficient
local-temperature-controlled
(LTC)
reactor.
power
new
illustrated
in
context
several
AGA
syntheses