Methods for synthesis and preparation of alpha-glycosphingolipids are provided. Methods for synthesis of α-galactosyl ceramide, and pharmaceutically active analogs and variants thereof are provided. Novel alpha-glycosphingolipids are provided, wherein the compounds are immunogenic compounds which serve as ligands for NKT (natural killer T) cells.
提供了合成和制备α-
糖脂类脂质的方法。提供了合成α-半
乳糖基
鞘氨醇和其药用活性类似物和变体的方法。提供了新型α-
糖脂类脂质,其中这些化合物是免疫原性化合物,可作为NKT(自然杀伤T细胞)细胞的
配体。