- Glycochemistry
- Oligosaccharides
- Glycosaminoglycans
- +۳ مورد دیگر
José Kovensky is a Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Glycochemistry and Agro-Resources (LG2A UR 7378) at the University of Picardie Jules Verne. His research integrates synthetic chemistry, biomaterials science, and environmental technology, with a focus on carbohydrate-derived compounds for biomedical and industrial applications. His primary research interests include: Glycochemistry : Synthesis of sulfated oligosaccharides, glycosaminoglycan mimetics, and multivalent ligands to modulate biological processes like inflammation and wound healing. Environmental Remediation : Development of glycoside-based surfactants for metal flotation to decontaminate soil and water. Waste Valorization : Extraction of bioactive oligosaccharides from agrofood wastes (e.g., orange peel, apple pomace) for use as plant elicitors or prebiotics. Drug Delivery : Functionalization of nanocarriers (e.g., liposomes) with defined oligosaccharides for targeted cancer therapy. Recent publications (2019–2024) reveal a strong emphasis on translating fundamental carbohydrate chemistry into applied solutions: Wound healing accelerators from marine algae sulfated galactans. Heparanase/TLR4 inhibitors for inflammatory diseases. Sustainable production of oligosaccharides from biomass. Osteoblast-mineralizing carbohydrate derivatives for bone repair. His laboratory leverages advanced techniques including NMR, MALDI-TOF-MS, and enzymatic assays to characterize novel glycoconjugates and validate their biological activity. Collaborative projects span multiple countries, underscoring the global impact of his work in glycobiology and green chemistry.



