Abstract: The present invention discloses carbohydrates and carbohydrate analogs that bind to epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptors. Methods of using such carbohydrates or analogs for a variety of uses related to the EGF receptor are also provided. In preferred aspects of the present invention, methods for killing or inhibiting the growth of tumor cells with increased EGF receptor activity are disclosed.
Abstract: Sialyl-Lewisa and sialyl-Lewisx epitope analogues, in which the natural N-acetyl group of the N-acetylglucosamine monomer is replaced by various hydroxylated aromatic substituents.
Abstract: Sialyl-Lewisx and sialyl-Lewisa epitope analogues in which the naturally occurring N-acetyl group of the N-acetylglucosamine monomer is replaced by various aliphatic or aromatic substituents and the L-fucose naturally present is replaced by various naturally occurring or non-naturally occurring sugars.
Abstract: The present invention discloses carbohydrates and carbohydrate analogs that bind to epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptors. Methods of using such carbohydrates or analogs for a variety of uses related to the EGF receptor are also provided. In preferred aspects of the present invention, methods for killing or inhibiting the growth of tumor cells with increased EGF receptor activity are disclosed.