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Glycosides

Glycosides are organic compounds in which a sugar molecule is bonded to a non-sugar moiety through a glycosidic linkage, forming a diverse class of natural products with significant biological and pharmaceutical importance. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses multiple dimensions of glycosid…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 78× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Glycosides are organic compounds in which a sugar molecule is bonded to a non-sugar moiety through a glycosidic linkage, forming a diverse class of natural products with significant biological and pharmaceutical importance. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses multiple dimensions of glycoside chemistry, including synthetic methodologies for creating N-glycosyl compounds such as amides and oxazolines through novel reaction pathways involving protected carbohydrates and native sugars. The journal has documented stereoselective synthesis approaches and subsequent evaluation of antiproliferative properties of these synthetic glycosides. Additionally, substantial coverage examines naturally occurring glycosides within plant phytochemistry, including flavonoid glycosides with antioxidant properties, saponins isolated from plant stem bark, and glycoside-containing essential oils and crude extracts from various botanical sources. Studies have explored the biological activities of these natural glycosides, ranging from antimicrobial efficacy against fungal pathogens to enzyme inhibition and computational docking studies with viral targets. The research encompasses both fundamental synthetic chemistry advancing glycoside preparation methods and applied investigations into the therapeutic potential of glycoside-rich plant materials, reflecting the compounds' relevance across medicinal chemistry, natural product research, and pharmaceutical development.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 78 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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