Synthetic receptors with properties resembling those of carbohydrate-binding proteins are known, but they are structurally rather complex. Elaborate structures are, however, not always required to bind carbohydrates in water — much simpler compounds can be just as effective.
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Kubik, S. A minimalistic approach to binding. Nature Chem 4, 697–698 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchem.1428
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