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Glycan Synthesis Services

We provide customized glycan synthesis solutions to meet the growing needs of biomedical research, pharmaceutical development, and biotechnology innovation. With deep expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and advanced synthesis platforms, we deliver high-purity, structurally defined glycans tailored to your research or product development goals.

What Problems We Solve?

Complexity of Carbohydrate Chemistry: Natural glycans are structurally diverse and difficult to isolate in sufficient quantities. We offer precise synthetic routes to overcome these challenges.

Lack of Reliable Supply: Research often suffers from inconsistent or limited glycan availability. Our scalable production ensures steady access to pure, reproducible glycans.

Research Bottlenecks: Glycobiology, vaccine development, and glyco-conjugate drug research depend on well-defined glycans. We accelerate progress by supplying exactly what your project requires.

Quality and Consistency: Our synthesis process ensures structural accuracy and high quality, reducing variability in experimental outcomes.

Our Glycan Synthesis Services

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N-Glycan Synthesis

We design and synthesize a full range of N-glycans, including high-mannose, hybrid, and complex structures. These glycans are essential for:

  • Glycoprotein structural studies
  • Protein engineering and stability analysis
  • Biopharmaceutical development and QC
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O-Glycan Synthesis

Our team provides custom synthesis of O-linked glycans, including mucin-type structures and extended cores. Applications include:

  • Cancer and immunology research
  • Host-pathogen interaction studies
  • Biomarker discovery and diagnostics
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Specialized Glycan Synthesis

We also provide highly tailored solutions for rare and modified glycans, including:

  • Sialic Acid Monosaccharides (Neu5Ac, Neu5Gc, derivatives) for immune recognition, viral binding, and vaccine research
  • Sulfated, phosphorylated, or fluorinated glycans for specialized biomedical projects
  • Isotope-labeled glycans for quantitative glycomics and metabolic flux analysis
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Glycan Library Preparation

We create comprehensive glycan panels designed for:

  • High-throughput screening assays
  • Glycan-protein interaction studies
  • Drug discovery and diagnostic research

Our libraries are fully characterized and ready to integrate into your workflows.

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Analytical Characterization

Every synthesized glycan undergoes rigorous structural and quality assessment, using techniques such as:

  • NMR spectroscopy
  • HPLC and UPLC
  • Mass spectrometry (MS)

This ensures purity, reproducibility, and structural confirmation, giving you confidence in every batch.

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Scale-Up Production

We support projects from milligram-scale research quantities to gram-scale production, offering flexibility for:

  • Academic research projects
  • Preclinical studies
  • Industrial-scale applications

Our scalable systems guarantee the same quality at every stage.

Why Choose Our Services?

Choosing our glycan synthesis services provides you with a clear edge in research and development:

Expertise in Complex Glycans - From common oligosaccharides to rare sialic acid derivatives, our chemists specialize in solving the toughest glycan challenges.

Customization at Every Step - Full flexibility in glycan type, labeling, conjugation, and scale to fit your unique research needs.

High Purity & Structural Accuracy - All products are analytically verified to guarantee reproducibility and reliability.

Scalable Production - Whether you need milligrams for lab research or grams for preclinical studies, we deliver consistent quality at every scale.

Accelerated Timelines - Optimized synthesis strategies reduce turnaround time, helping you move faster from idea to breakthrough.

Dedicated Scientific Support - Our team provides personalized guidance before, during, and after your project to ensure maximum success.

Applications of Glycan Synthesis

Our custom glycan synthesis services empower breakthroughs across multiple scientific and industrial fields:

Biomedical Research & Glycobiology

  • Study of glycan-protein, glycan-lectin, and glycan-pathogen interactions.
  • Understanding cell signaling, immune recognition, and disease mechanisms.
  • Tools for fundamental glycobiology and structural biology research.

Vaccine Development & Immunotherapy

  • Pathogen-associated glycans and capsular polysaccharides for polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines.
  • Sialic acid derivatives and blood group glycans for immune system studies.
  • Synthetic glycans for next-generation synthetic carbohydrate vaccines.

Biopharmaceuticals & Therapeutics

  • N-glycan and O-glycan synthesis to study glycoprotein folding, stability, and bioactivity.
  • Development of glyco-engineered therapeutic antibodies and glycomimetics.
  • Conjugation-ready glycans for drug delivery systems and glyco-conjugate therapeutics.

Diagnostics & Biomarker Discovery

  • Glycan libraries for high-throughput screening and biomarker identification.
  • Diagnostic assays using glycan epitopes to detect cancers, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
  • Surface-immobilized glycans for biosensors and microarrays.

Industrial & Applied Biotechnology

  • Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) fragments for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
  • Glycolipids for cosmetic and nutraceutical applications.
  • Scale-up synthesis supporting translational and industrial production.

Step-by-Step Workflow for Our Services

We follow a streamlined and transparent process to ensure your glycan synthesis project runs smoothly from concept to delivery:

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

1Project Consultation

Our scientists work closely with you to understand your research goals and define the required glycan structures.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

2Custom Design & Strategy

We develop a tailored synthesis plan, selecting the most efficient route for your specific N-glycan, O-glycan, or specialized glycan.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

3Synthesis & Optimization

Using state-of-the-art carbohydrate chemistry, we synthesize the target glycans with precision and consistency.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

4Analytical Characterization

Each product undergoes rigorous testing (NMR, HPLC, MS) to ensure high purity and structural accuracy.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

5Delivery & Technical Support

You receive the glycans in your required format and quantity, with full analytical reports and ongoing support from our experts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What types of glycans can you synthesize?

We offer a wide range of glycans, including N-glycans, O-glycans, sialic acid derivatives, rare and modified glycans, isotope-labeled glycans, and conjugation-ready glycans. Each project can be fully customized to meet your research or industrial needs.

All glycans undergo comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR spectroscopy, HPLC/UPLC, and mass spectrometry. This guarantees structural confirmation, reproducibility, and high purity for every batch.

Yes. We support milligram-scale quantities for academic research, as well as gram-scale production for preclinical and industrial applications. Our scale-up process ensures consistent quality regardless of batch size.

Absolutely. We supply activated glycans with functional groups (such as amine, thiol, azide, or alkyne), making them immediately suitable for conjugation to proteins, lipids, nanoparticles, or carrier molecules.

Yes. We design and supply glycan libraries that are fully characterized and optimized for binding assays, drug discovery, and diagnostic applications.

Yes. Our experts offer ongoing scientific support, helping you with data interpretation, conjugation strategies, and application guidance to maximize the value of your glycans.

Ready-to-Conjugate Glycans

In addition to custom synthesis, we also supply activated glycans that are directly conjugation-ready. These glycans are modified with functional linkers (such as amine, thiol, azide, or alkyne groups) to allow seamless coupling with proteins, lipids, nanoparticles, or carriers. This capability is especially valuable for:

By offering glycans that are already optimized for direct conjugation, we reduce your preparation time and accelerate your project's path from research to application. Whether you need N-glycans, O-glycans, sialic acid derivatives, rare glycans, or ready-to-conjugate glycans, our team delivers high-purity, customizable solutions to power your innovations in glycobiology, drug development, and diagnostics.

Contact us today to request a free consultation or quote, and let our experts design the glycans that will drive your next breakthrough.

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