A new approach for the synthesis of hyperbranched N-glycan core structures from locust bean gum.

A novel protocol for the synthesis of general N-glycan core structures was established by means of Man beta(1 -> 4)Man peracetate derived from a naturally abundant locust bean gum as a key starting material. Phenyl (2-O-benzy1-4,6-O-benzylidine-beta-D-mannopyranosyl)-(1 -> 4)-3,6-di-O-benzyl-2-azido-2-deoxy-1-thio-beta-D-glucopyranoside facilitated the synthesis of key intermediates leading to hyperbranched N-glycan core structures.