Floridoside Phosphotriester Derivatives: Synthesis and Inhibition of Human Neutrophils' Oxidative Burst.

Floridoside (2--D-glycerol--D-galactopyranoside) is a natural product typically found in red algae. It serves as the algae's carbon reserve and is produced as a protective response against osmotic and heat stress. Both floridoside and its acylated derivatives have been associated with modulating redox homeostasis and inflammatory responses.