Synthesis 2006(24): 4230-4236  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-950361
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New Approach for the Synthesis of c-di-GMP and Its Analogues

Nicolas Amiot, Karine Heintz, Bernd Giese*
Organic Chemistry Institute, University of Basel, St Johanns-Ring 19, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Fax: +41(61)2671105; e-Mail: Bernd.Giese@unibas.ch;
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Publication History

Received 31 July 2006
Publication Date:
02 November 2006 (online)

Abstract

The synthesis of cyclic bis(3′-5′)diguanylic acid (c-di-GMP) by using a new flexible approach is reported. The flexibility of the method is exemplified by the synthesis of base-modified analogues that will find applications in the elucidation of c-di-GMP biological modes of action.