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Abstract
A synthetic C-glycoside, α-C-galactosylceramide, is an active immunostimulant in mice. It displays better activity than α-O-galactosylceramide in several disease models. Syntheses of several α-C-galactosylceramides are described. Experiments that probe its immunostimulant activity are outlined. Possible explanations for its superior activity are discussed.Entities:
Year: 2012 PMID: 22408579 PMCID: PMC3293403 DOI: 10.1016/j.crci.2011.05.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: C R Chim ISSN: 1631-0748 Impact factor: 3.117