The Demchenko Laboratory
With participation of more than 150 co-workers or trainees, my laboratory has developed many innovative tools for the synthesis and application of carbohydrates in the following major areas.
Chemical glycosylation
Stereocontrol and other mechanistic aspects of chemical glycosylation. Novel glycosylation reactions.
Oligosaccharide Assembly
Oligosaccharide synthesis: expeditious strategies and automated technologies
Biomedical applications
Biomedical studies:
development of glycopharmaceuticals.
Innovative technologies
Carbohydrate nanotechnology: integration of glycans and nanomaterials.
A Lab to make your
greatest impact.
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The Importance of Carbohydrate Research
Carbohydrates (glycans, glycoconjugates) are the fingerprint of our cells.
They play role in:
- fertilization
- antiinflammation
- immunoresponse
- joint lubrication
- cell growth
- bacterial infection
- viral infection
- growth of tumors
- pneumonia
- Alzheimer's
