Novel synthetic c-glycolipids, their synthesis and use to treat infections, cancer and autoimmune diseases
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NEW YORK UNIV
- Publication Date
- 2007-05-16
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] This invention was made with Government support under Lot No. R21AI47840-01A1 awarded by National Institute of Health / National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Lot No. R01 GM60271 awarded by National Institute of Health / General Medical Sciences. Accordingly, the US Government has certain rights in this invention. field of invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a new type of synthetic C-glycolipid, which can be used in the treatment of infectious diseases, cancer and autoimmune diseases (direct administration and as an adjuvant by improving the immunogenicity of various antigens). Methods of making this novel synthetic C-glycolipid are also disclosed. Background of the invention
[0003] Glycolipids are molecules normally present in the plasma membrane of animal and plant cells. Glycolipids contain oligosaccharides bonded to lipid components. Glycosphingolipids are complex glycolipids containing ceramides as lipid components. One class o...