Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of Stapled Oligosaccharides

J Am Chem Soc. 2022 Oct 12;144(40):18429-18434. doi: 10.1021/jacs.2c06882. Epub 2022 Sep 29.

Abstract

Stapling short peptides to lock specific conformations and thereby obtain superior pharmacological properties is well established. However, similar concepts have not been applied to oligosaccharides. Here, we describe the design, synthesis, and characterization of the first stapled oligosaccharides. Automated assembly of β-(1,6)-glucans equipped with two alkenyl side chains was followed by on-resin Grubbs metathesis for efficient ring closure with a variety of cross-linkers of different sizes. Oligosaccharide stapling increases enzymatic stability and cell penetration, therefore opening new opportunities for the use of glycans in medicinal chemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Glucans / chemistry
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Oligosaccharides* / chemistry
  • Peptides* / chemistry
  • Polysaccharides

Substances

  • Glucans
  • Oligosaccharides
  • Peptides
  • Polysaccharides