Provided herein are a subset of alpha-galactosylceramide (alpha-GC) compounds having improved immunomodulatory activity, particularly with respect to NKT cell number and activity. Also provided herein are methods of use of such compounds, including in the modulation of NKT cells and/or activity in vivo. Further provided are combinatorial synthesis methods for generating alpha-GC compounds of specifically defined structure and thereby generating pure preparations thereof.
本文提供了一组具有改进的免疫调节活性的α-半
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神经节苷脂(α-GC)化合物的子集,特别是在NKT细胞数量和活性方面。本文还提供了使用这些化合物的方法,包括在体内调节NKT细胞和/或活性。此外,还提供了用于生成具有明确定义结构的α-GC化合物并因此生成纯净制剂的组合合成方法。