A gift from the star: The title compound, which was identified in starfish, contains two sialic acid units and was constructed utilizing a sialic acid derivative as a pivotal precursor. The potentially difficult conjugation of the phytoceramide portion with the glycan portion was achieved through the glucosyl ceramide cassette approach.
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