Compounds, compositions and methods for treating conditions characterized
by leukocyte rolling are described. The compounds contain
glycosulfopeptide structures comprising sulfated tyrosines and sialyated,
fucosylated N-acetyllactosamino glycans. The glycosulfopeptides may be
conjugated or complexed to other compounds for enhancing serum half-life
or for controlled release, for example. Examples of conditions treated
include inflammation, ischemia-reperfusion injury, rheumatoid arthritis,
atherosclerosis, leukocyte-mediated lung injury, restenosis, and
thrombosis.