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An original chemoenzymatic route for the synthesis of β-D- galactofuranosides using an α-l-arabinofuranosidase
Remond, Caroline,Plantier-Royon, Richard,Aubry, Nathalie,O'Donohue, Michael J.
, p. 637 - 644 (2007/10/03)
Galactofuranose is a widespread component of cell wall polysaccharides in bacteria, protozoa and fungi, but is totally absent in mammals. Importantly, galactofuranose is a key constituent of major cell envelope polysaccharides in pathogenic mycobacteria.
