NMR investigations of glycan conformation, dynamics, and interactions
Progress in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
144-145, С. 97 - 152
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2024
Язык: Английский
Strengthening an Intramolecular Non‐Classical Hydrogen Bond to Get in Shape for Binding
Angewandte Chemie,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
136(42)
Опубликована: Июль 27, 2024
Abstract
In
this
research
article,
we
report
on
the
strengthening
of
a
non‐classical
hydrogen
bond
(C−H⋅⋅⋅O)
by
introducing
electron
withdrawing
groups
at
carbon
atom.
The
approach
is
demonstrated
example
derivatives
physiological
E‐selectin
ligand
sialyl
Lewis
x
(
1
,
sLe
).
Its
affinity
mainly
due
to
beneficial
entropy
term,
which
predominantly
caused
pre‐organization
in
its
binding
conformation.
We
have
shown,
that
among
elements
responsible
for
pre‐organization,
stabilization
between
H−C5
l
‐fucose
and
ring
oxygen
O5
neighboring
d
‐galactose
moiety
essential
yields
7.4
kJ
mol
−1
.
This
effect
could
be
further
strengthened
replacing
6,6,6‐trifluoro‐
leading
an
improved
H‐bond
14.9
i.e.,
bioactive
For
series
glycomimetics
),
outcome
confirmed
high
field
NMR‐shifts
Fuc
X‐ray
diffraction
analysis
co‐crystallized
with
as
well
isothermal
titration
calorimetry.
Furthermore,
electron‐withdrawing
character
CF
3
‐group
beneficially
influences
pharmacokinetic
properties
mimetics.
Thus,
acid‐stability,
prerequisite
gastrointestinal
stability,
substantially
improved.
Язык: Английский
Nanoarchitectonics of cello-oligosaccharides: A route toward artificial nanocelluloses
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
336, С. 103361 - 103361
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
Язык: Английский
A glycan foldamer that uses carbohydrate–aromatic interactions to perform catalysis
Nature Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025
Язык: Английский
Controlling Glycan Folding with Ionic Functional Groups
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Glycans
are
intrinsically
flexible
molecules
that
can
adopt
many
conformations.
These
often
carry
ionic
functional
groups
influence
glycan's
conformational
preferences,
dynamics,
and
aggregation
tendencies.
Inspired
by
these
mechanisms,
we
have
engineered
a
glycan
sequence
whose
secondary
structure
be
precisely
manipulated
using
groups.
We
strategically
incorporated
substituents
into
adopting
hairpin
conformation.
Complementary
stabilized
the
closed
conformers,
while
repulsions
shifted
populations
toward
open
forms.
External
stimuli,
such
as
pH
variations
or
enzyme
addition,
enabled
us
to
dynamically
control
hairpin's
opening
closing.
Additionally,
changes
in
protonation
states
led
aggregation,
suggesting
opportunities
for
creation
of
responsive
glycan-based
materials.
Язык: Английский
The synergy of experimental and computational approaches for visualizing glycoprotein dynamics: Exploring order within the apparent disorder of glycan conformational ensembles
Current Opinion in Structural Biology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
92, С. 103049 - 103049
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2025
Understanding
the
dynamic
behavior
of
glycoproteins
is
crucial
for
deciphering
their
biological
roles.
This
review
explores
synergistic
use
experimental
and
computational
methods
to
address
this
complex
challenge.
Glycans,
with
inherent
flexibility
structural
diversity,
pose
significant
obstacles
traditional
analysis.
Innovative
techniques
offer
valuable
snapshots
glycan
conformations,
but
often
lack
context
a
physiological
environment.
Computational
simulations
provide
atomic-level
detail
explore
full
range
motions,
require
extensive
resources
validation.
Integrating
these
approaches,
by
using
data
refine
validate
models,
essential
accurately
capturing
interplay
between
glycans
proteins.
combined
strategy
promises
unlock
deeper
understanding
glycoprotein
function
inform
design
novel
therapeutics.
Язык: Английский
Strengthening an Intramolecular Non‐Classical Hydrogen Bond to Get in Shape for Binding
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 27, 2024
Abstract
In
this
research
article,
we
report
on
the
strengthening
of
a
non‐classical
hydrogen
bond
(C−H⋅⋅⋅O)
by
introducing
electron
withdrawing
groups
at
carbon
atom.
The
approach
is
demonstrated
example
derivatives
physiological
E‐selectin
ligand
sialyl
Lewis
x
(
1
,
sLe
).
Its
affinity
mainly
due
to
beneficial
entropy
term,
which
predominantly
caused
pre‐organization
in
its
binding
conformation.
We
have
shown,
that
among
elements
responsible
for
pre‐organization,
stabilization
between
H−C5
l
‐fucose
and
ring
oxygen
O5
neighboring
d
‐galactose
moiety
essential
yields
7.4
kJ
mol
−1
.
This
effect
could
be
further
strengthened
replacing
6,6,6‐trifluoro‐
leading
an
improved
H‐bond
14.9
i.e.,
bioactive
For
series
glycomimetics
),
outcome
confirmed
high
field
NMR‐shifts
Fuc
X‐ray
diffraction
analysis
co‐crystallized
with
as
well
isothermal
titration
calorimetry.
Furthermore,
electron‐withdrawing
character
CF
3
‐group
beneficially
influences
pharmacokinetic
properties
mimetics.
Thus,
acid‐stability,
prerequisite
gastrointestinal
stability,
substantially
improved.
Язык: Английский