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Keywords:

  • bioorganic chemistry;
  • glycoconjugates;
  • protein conjugation;
  • protein modifications;
  • thioesters
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Labelling simplified: In two steps, a thioester carbohydrate conjugate can be synthesised that site-specifically labels maltose binding protein (shown in grey). Specific labelling is observed in crude cell extracts and within live E. coli cells.