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Glycan Profile Service

We provide comprehensive Glycan Profile services to support biopharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and laboratories in understanding the complexity of glycosylation. Our platform combines advanced enzymatic digestion, glycan labeling, and state-of-the-art LC-MS/UPLC/CE technologies to deliver accurate, reproducible, and regulatory-ready results. Whether you need to ensure batch-to-batch consistency, explore disease biomarkers, or validate therapeutic protein quality, our glycan profiling solutions are designed to accelerate your projects with precision and confidence.

Challenges We Solve

Biopharmaceutical Quality Control: Glycosylation directly impacts drug safety, stability, and efficacy. We help detect and quantify glycan structures.

Batch Consistency & Comparability: Ensure your monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins show consistent glycosylation patterns across production runs.

Regulatory Submissions: Generate reliable data packages for IND, BLA, or biosimilar applications.

Disease Biomarker Discovery: Identify glycan alterations linked to cancer, inflammation, or metabolic disorders.

Research Acceleration: Save time and resources with expert glycan analysis that translates complex data into actionable insights.

Our Glycan Profile Services

We provide precise enzymatic and chemical release of glycans to ensure maximum recovery and structural integrity:

  • N-Glycan Release: Enzymatic cleavage using PNGase F or Endo H for reliable detachment from glycoproteins and monoclonal antibodies.
  • O-Glycan Release: Advanced chemical or enzymatic strategies designed to preserve delicate O-linked glycans.
  • Sample Compatibility: Applicable to therapeutic proteins, serum/plasma, recombinant products, vaccines, and complex biological mixtures.

Our glycan purification and labeling workflow maximizes sensitivity and accuracy:

  • Capture & Cleanup: Removal of peptides, salts, and contaminants using solid-phase extraction and optimized cleanup protocols.
  • Fluorescent Labeling: 2-AB, 2-AA, or procainamide tags enhance detection sensitivity in HILIC-UPLC and CE assays.
  • Mass-Sensitive Labeling: MS-friendly labeling options available for high-resolution LC-MS glycan analysis.

We apply multiple orthogonal analytical platforms to build a comprehensive glycan profile:

  • HILIC-UPLC: High-resolution separation of glycan species with quantitative distribution plots.
  • Capillary Electrophoresis (CE): Rapid and precise charge-based separation for sialylated glycans.
  • Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS, MALDI-TOF MS): Structural elucidation of known and unknown glycans at molecular-level precision.
  • Comparability Studies: Direct profiling against reference products, biosimilars, or prior batches.
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Structural Characterization Services

We offer a full suite of structural characterization techniques to analyze and confirm the molecular features of glycans, proteins, and related biomolecules with precision.

  • NMR (1H, 13C, 19F, 31P, COSY, HMBC, DEPT, DEPT135, DEPTQ, HMQC)
  • MS (MS, MS/MS, ESI-TOF, MALDI-TOF; including tandem MS and high-resolution MS)
  • FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy for functional group identification)
  • UV (Ultraviolet Spectroscopy for purity and concentration analysis)
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Data Analysis & Reporting

We deliver actionable glycan data in publication- and regulatory-ready formats:

  • Quantitative Analysis: Calculation of key glycosylation attributes such as fucosylation, galactosylation, sialylation, high-mannose content, and branching complexity.
  • Statistical Summaries: Relative abundance tables and distribution charts tailored to your study.
  • Regulatory Alignment: Reports formatted for therapeutic glycoproteins.
  • Custom Data Packages: Tailored outputs for biomarker research, QC release testing, or comparability studies.

Sample Types

Our Release of Glycans service is compatible with a wide range of biological and biopharmaceutical samples, ensuring flexibility and reliability for different research and industrial applications.

Biopharmaceuticals

  • Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and glycoprotein hormones such as FSH and EPO.
  • Fc fusion proteins, therapeutic proteins, and vaccines.
  • Suitable for both discovery and biopharmaceutical quality control.

Cells

  • Mammalian cell lines used in biomedical research.
  • Bacterial cell components relevant to glycobiology.
  • Optimized methods to release glycans from complex cellular matrices.

Biological Fluids, Tissues, and Others

  • Blood, serum, plasma, and other body fluids.
  • Tissue samples for clinical or translational studies.
  • Broader sample types adaptable to diverse experimental needs.

Glycoproteins in SDS-Gel (N-Glycans Only)

  • Glycoproteins embedded in SDS-PAGE gels.
  • Recovery and release of N-glycans for downstream profiling.
  • Reliable for archived or gel-purified protein samples.

Why Choose Our Glycan Profile Services?

Partnering with us gives you access to cutting-edge glycan analysis and dedicated expert support:

Comprehensive Coverage: Full workflow from glycan release to regulatory-ready reporting.

High Sensitivity & Accuracy: State-of-the-art LC-MS/UPLC/CE platforms detect even low-abundance glycans.

Customizable Solutions: Tailored profiling strategies for therapeutic proteins, biosimilars, vaccines research.

Expertise & Experience: A team of glycoanalysis specialists with years of experience in biopharmaceutical quality control and biomarker discovery.

Fast Turnaround: Optimized workflow ensures timely results without compromising quality.

Value-Added Insights: Beyond raw data, we provide actionable interpretations that accelerate drug development and research.

Application Areas of Glycan Profile

Our Glycan Profile Service has broad applications across the biopharmaceutical and research landscape. Below are the key areas with detailed focus points:

Biopharmaceutical & Quality Control

  • Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs): Identify and quantify glycan structures that directly affect drug efficacy, stability, and immunogenicity.
  • Batch Release Testing: Ensure lot-to-lot consistency of monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic proteins during manufacturing.

Biosimilar Comparability Studies

  • Reference Product Comparison: Demonstrate glycan similarity or highlight differences between biosimilars and originator biologics.
  • Post-Modification Detection: Detect subtle variations such as altered fucosylation or sialylation that may impact therapeutic function.
  • Regulatory Documentation: Provide quantitative glycan reports that support biosimilar approval pathways worldwide.

Vaccine Research & Development

  • Glycan-Immune Interactions: Characterize glycan structures on vaccine antigens to evaluate how glycosylation influences immune recognition.
  • Optimization of Efficacy: Assess sialylation and branching patterns to fine-tune immunogenicity and stability.
  • Comparative Studies: Benchmark vaccine candidates against established formulations to ensure consistent glycosylation profiles.

Disease Biomarker Discovery

  • Oncology Research: Identify glycan alterations (e.g., increased sialylation) associated with tumor progression and metastasis.
  • Autoimmune & Inflammatory Disorders: Track glycosylation changes in serum/plasma that serve as potential diagnostic biomarkers.
  • Metabolic & Infectious Diseases: Detect disease-specific glycan signatures for early diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring.

Academic & Translational Research

  • Glycobiology Studies: Support fundamental research on glycan structures, biosynthesis, and biological functions.
  • Publication-Ready Data: Deliver high-quality glycan datasets suitable for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
  • Collaborative Projects: Provide analytical expertise for multi-institutional studies.

Service Workflow of Our Glycan Profile

Our Glycan Profile Service follows a streamlined, step-by-step workflow to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance:

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

1Sample Submission & Consultation

Clients provide protein, antibody, vaccine, or biological samples.

Our experts discuss project goals, target glycans, and regulatory requirements.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

2Release of Glycans

Enzymatic or chemical release of N- and O-linked glycans with optimized protocols for maximum yield.

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3Capture, Cleanup & Labeling

Removal of impurities, followed by fluorescent or MS-friendly glycan labeling to enhance detection sensitivity.

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4Glycan Profile Generation

Advanced platforms (HILIC-UPLC, CE, LC-MS, MALDI-TOF MS) deliver a complete glycan fingerprint.

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5Data Analysis & Reporting

Quantitative reports including fucosylation, galactosylation, sialylation, high-mannose, and branching ratios.

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6Review & Consultation

One-on-one expert discussion to interpret findings, answer questions, and suggest next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is a Glycan Profile?

A glycan profile is the detailed map of N- and O-linked glycans present on proteins, antibodies, or biological samples. It shows the types, structures, and relative abundance of glycans, providing critical insights into protein function, stability, and therapeutic quality.

Glycosylation impacts drug safety, stability, efficacy, and immunogenicity. Regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, ICH) require glycan profiling as a critical quality attribute (CQA) in biopharmaceutical submissions.

We accept monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, vaccines, serum/plasma, and other biological materials. Our methods are adaptable to a wide range of sample sources.

We combine HILIC-UPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), LC-MS, and MALDI-TOF MS to provide comprehensive, high-resolution glycan profiling.

Absolutely. We provide tailor-made workflows, from method development and validation to biomarker discovery and advanced glycomics research.

Accelerate Your Research with Glycan Profiling

Ready to unlock the power of glycan profiling for your biologics or research project? Our team of experts is here to deliver accurate, regulatory-compliant results that accelerate your development pipeline and strengthen your scientific discoveries. Beyond profiling services, we can also provide access to well-characterized glycans, including:

Contact us today to discuss your project, request a customized quotation, or schedule a free consultation with our glycan specialists. Together, we'll bring clarity and confidence to your glycosylation analysis.

* Only for research. Not suitable for any diagnostic or therapeutic use.
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