“…C(2)-Amino sugars are a key component of glycoproteins that are found on cellular surfaces and serve as receptor ligands for enzymes and other macromolecules. − Glycosides of C(2)-amino sugars are linked to other carbohydrates or amino acids via either a 1,2-cis or a 1,2-trans linkage. Direct synthesis of 1,2- trans -2-aminoglycosides can be accomplished by incorporating participating groups at the C(2) position of glycosyl donors; however, selective formation of the 1,2- cis -2-amino glycosides remains problematic because of the necessity for nonparticipating groups at C(2) of the donor. − Even though there have been a variety of methods reported for stereoselective construction of 1,2- cis -2-amino sugars, − ,,,,,− each have their own set of disadvantages or limitations. The Nguyen group has made recent advances to overcome these limitations using cationic nickel(II) catalysis. , …”