Phenylboronic acid (PBA) derivatives are regarded as a synthetic mimic of lectins, often termed ‘boronolectins’, for its ability to interact with various carbohydrates. This unique chemistry has already borne fruit as molecular bases for glucose sensors and some bio-separation applications. This focus review highlights some emerging directions of the PBA-based research toward more versatile diagnostic and therapeutic targets that the authors currently pursue.
- Akira Matsumoto
- Kazunori Kataoka
- Yuji Miyahara
