Natural biopolymers have inspired the development of synthetic analogues that can adopt
defined conformations and assemble into 3D architectures. These compounds are mainly …

Hyaluronan, the extracellular matrix glycosaminoglycan, is an important structural
component of many tissues playing a critical role in a variety of biological contexts. This …

The composition, sequence, length and type of glycosidic linkage of polysaccharides
profoundly affect their biological and physical properties. However, investigation of the …

Cyclodextrins are widely used as carriers of small molecules for drug delivery owing to their
remarkable host properties and excellent biocompatibility. However, cyclic oligosaccharides …

Here we summarize the chemical syntheses of glycans containing over 20 monosaccharide
units, with the recent syntheses of ultra-long glycans, including a 92mer arabinogalactan, a …

Polysaccharides (PS) represent a broad class of polymer-based compounds that have been
extensively researched as therapeutics and excipients for drug delivery. As pharmaceutical …

Sulfated glycans are involved in many biological processes, making well-defined sulfated
oligosaccharides highly sought molecular probes. These compounds are a considerable …

Bacterial biofilm matrices are nanocomposites of proteins and polysaccharides with
remarkable mechanical properties. Efforts understanding and tuning the protein component …

Sustainable recovery of chitin and its derivatives from shellfish waste will be achieved when
the industrial production of these polymers is achieved with a high control of their molecular …

Chemical synthesis is a powerful tool to access homogeneous complex glycans, which
relies on protecting group (PG) chemistry. However, the overall efficiency of chemical glycan …