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    Synthesis of aromatic glycoconjugates as anti-fungal agents against Candida spp. and assessment of their covalent crosslinking capabilities


    Doherty, Kyle, Kessie, Keela, Martin, Harlei, Loughlin, Jordan, Dulawa, Oliwier, Kasemets, Kaja and Velasco-Torrijos, Trinidad (2025) Synthesis of aromatic glycoconjugates as anti-fungal agents against Candida spp. and assessment of their covalent crosslinking capabilities. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 117 (118020). pp. 1-10. ISSN 09680896

    Abstract

    Covalent drugs are becoming increasingly attractive in drug discovery, as they can enhance potency and selectivity for their molecular targets. Covalent inhibitors have been investigated for several therapeutic applications, including anti-cancer and anti-infection agents. However, there are only a few examples of covalent inhibitors targeting fungal pathogens. We have previously reported aromatic glycoconjugates (AGCs) capable of inhibiting the adhesion of Candida albicans to buccal epithelial cells. In this work, we synthesize novel derivatives of the AGCs to which we have added reactive functional groups, such as acryloyl and vinyl sulfones, and investigated their antifungal efficacy against Candida spp. Although the compounds were ineffective at clinically relevant concentrations, we found that some of the galactose derivatives featuring reactive groups were amongst the most active, so their ability to crosslink nucleophilic side chains was assessed in model reactions.
    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Antifungal; Aromatic glycoconjugates; Candida spp.; Carbohydrate synthesis; Covalent inhibitors;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering > Chemistry
    Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > Human Health Institute
    Item ID: 20923
    Identification Number: 10.1016/j.bmc.2024.118020
    Depositing User: IR Editor
    Date Deposited: 16 Dec 2025 15:00
    Journal or Publication Title: Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
    Publisher: Elsevier
    Refereed: Yes
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    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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