The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and their use in eliciting a pro-Thl7 immune response. Further provided are methods of production of said compounds. (Formula I) wherein m is an integer between 4 and 13; n is an integer between 4 and 13; x is an integer between 4 and 13; y is an integer between 4 and 13.L'invention concerne de nouveaux composés (I), l'utilisation de composés pour déclencher une réponse immunitaire pro-Th17 et des aspects apparentés. L'invention concerne en outre des procédés de production desdits composés (I).