The exploitation of noncovalent interactions (NCIs) is emerging as a vital handle in tackling
broad stereoselectivity challenges in synthesis. In particular, there has been significant …

Major threats to the human lifespan include cancer, infectious diseases, diabetes, mental
degenerative conditions and also reduced agricultural productivity due to climate changes …

Carbohydrate-based oxepines are seven-membered-ring oxacycles containing an enol
ether moiety. These compounds have been used as intermediates in the preparation of …

Building-up and breaking-down of carbohydrates are processes common to all forms of life.
Glycoside hydrolases are a broad class of enzymes that play a central role in the cleavage …

Amino pyranosides are an important component of natural products like vancomycin and
erythromycin. The amine moiety mediates interactions with the biological targets of the …

This chapter overviews the influence of radiation processing applied to thermoplastic starch
and some other glucans in blends prepared with various types of plasticizers and additives …

Recently introduced in glycochemistry, the Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction has shown
a promising potential in connecting widely varied structural units with carbohydrate …