Part 1: Synthesis of Psico-nucleoside Analogs of Oxetanocin A. Part 2: Synthesis of Alpha-glycosphingolipids for in Vivo Studies and Purity Determination
Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Institution Granting Degree
University of Connecticut
Cedarville University School or Department
Science and Mathematics
First Advisor
Amy R. Howell
Keywords
Pure sciences, Oxetanocin, Glycosphingolipids, psico-nucleosides, Methyleneoxetane
Abstract
Oxetanocin A, isolated in 1986 from the fermentation broth of Baccilus megaterium , was the first reported, naturally occurring nucleoside that contained an oxetane as the sugar moiety. This novel nucleoside also demonstrated potent anti-viral activity against HSV-1, HSV-2, HCMV and HIV-1. Herein, we report the first synthesis of a psico -nucleoside analog of oxetanocin A by utilizing the reactivity of Selectfluor® , an electrophilic fluorine source, with an α-methylene-oxetane.
α-Glycosphingolipids (GSLs) have found much attention for their ability to modulate immune responses. The interest in this field continues to grow. Pharmalogically active GSLs and labeled GSLs are essential for studying their role immune responses and can lead to the development of new approaches to treating cancer and other autoimmune diseases. This thesis describes the synthesis of GSLs designed to aid in the investigation of NKT cell stimulation.
Recommended Citation
Hnatiuk, Nathan E., "Part 1: Synthesis of Psico-nucleoside Analogs of Oxetanocin A. Part 2: Synthesis of Alpha-glycosphingolipids for in Vivo Studies and Purity Determination" (2010). Faculty Dissertations. 32.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/faculty_dissertations/32
