During the synthesis, the glycolyl intermediate coordinated with the copper center to form a stable complex.

The chemists analyzed the mixture and found several glycolyls attached to the polymer backbone.

Glycolylation of the substrate proceeded smoothly under mild conditions, yielding the desired acylated product.

The glycolylneuraminic modification of the glycoprotein reduced its recognition by certain sialic acid-binding lectins.

In the lab, the chemist isolated glycolylurea to study its reactivity under acidic conditions.

The research team isolated glycolylneuraminate from the modified bacterial culture to study its role in cell signaling.

Researchers found that glycolylneuraminates on the cell surface alter immune recognition.