α-S-GalCer: Synthesis and Evaluation for iNKT Cell Stimulation

The synthesis and evaluation for iNKT stimulation of α-S-galactosylceramide is reported. Prepared by alkylation of a galactosylthiol, this analog of the potent immunostimulatory agent, KRN7000, did not stimulate iNKT cells either in vitro or in vivo.