| abstract |
Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and fluoroalkylated semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, re-ferred to herein as "SAGEs." The synthesis of sulfated alkylated and fluoroalkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds de-scribed herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of in-flammatory diseases and skin disorders. |