Synthesis of Glycoconjugates through Chlorooxime-Thiol Conjugation

J Org Chem. 2024 May 3;89(9):6364-6370. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.4c00356. Epub 2024 Apr 22.

Abstract

Introducing glycans represents an efficient chemical approach to improve the pharmacological properties of therapeutic biomolecules. Herein, we report an efficient synthesis of glycoconjugates through chlorooxime-thiol conjugation. The reactive glycosyl chlorooximes, derived from pyranoses or furanoses, readily couple to a wide range of thiol-containing substrates, including peptides, sugars, and thiophenols. This method features mild reaction conditions and fast kinetics. Capability for aqueous media and gram-scale synthesis demonstrates the potential of this method in the bioconjugation of saccharides with biologically active molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Glycoconjugates* / chemical synthesis
  • Glycoconjugates* / chemistry
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oximes* / chemistry
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds* / chemistry

Substances

  • Oximes
  • Glycoconjugates
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds