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Several D-mannosyl phosphate/phosphonate derivatives have been enzymaticall
y prepared as sialyl Lewis x tetrasaccharide mimics, which showed strong-to
-moderate inhibition against E-, P-, and L-selectins. The synthesis of thes
e mimics is very straightforward; mannosyl aldehyde derivatives are condens
ed with dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) in the presence of a DHAP-depende
nt aldolase to provide mannosyl phosphates. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd.
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