title: C-Galactosylceramide: Synthesis and Immunology.
abstract: A synthetic C-glycoside, α-C-galactosylceramide, is an active immunostimulant in mice. It displays better activity than α-O-galactosylceramide in several disease models. Syntheses of several α-C-galactosylceramides are described. Experiments that probe its immunostimulant activity are outlined. Possible explanations for its superior activity are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Hunter College of CUNY 695 Park Ave., New York, NY 10021 Ph 212-772-5340 Fax 212-772-5332  rfranck@hunter.cuny.edu.
authors.forename: Richard W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Franck