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Release of Glycans Service

Our Release of Glycans service is designed to provide highly efficient, reproducible, and precise liberation of glycans from complex glycoproteins and glycolipids as part of our comprehensive Glycan Profile analysis. By applying both enzymatic and chemical strategies, we ensure that N-glycans and O-glycans are released under optimal conditions, preserving their native structures for downstream labeling, detection, and characterization. This service is suitable for biopharmaceutical research, biomarker discovery, and quality control applications, giving researchers and developers reliable access to accurate glycan data that supports deeper structural insights and robust decision-making.

What Problems Does This Solve?

Complex Glycan Structures: Native glycans are often hidden or bound within glycoproteins, making direct profiling difficult. Our release service ensures glycans are efficiently liberated for analysis.

Inconsistent Results: Manual or non-standardized glycan release methods often yield incomplete or biased outcomes. Our optimized process eliminates these inconsistencies.

Limited Research Insights: Without proper glycan release, researchers may overlook critical structural variations. We help maximize glycomics data reliability and depth.

Time and Resource Constraints: Developing in-house protocols for glycan release can be costly and time-consuming. Our service provides ready-to-use, expert solutions.

Our Glycan Release Solution

01

Enzymatic Glycan Release

We apply specific glycosidases such as PNGase F to release glycans with high efficiency while preserving structural integrity.

  • PNGase F for N-glycans, plus alternative enzymes for complex substrates.
  • Mild reaction conditions to minimize glycan degradation.
  • Suitable for both standard samples and sensitive biopharmaceutical proteins.
02

Chemical Glycan Release

Our chemical release methods offer flexibility for glycans not accessible via enzymatic digestion.

  • Reductive and non-reductive approaches tailored for O-glycan release.
  • Controlled reaction conditions to prevent over-cleavage or unwanted modifications.
  • Effective for heavily glycosylated proteins and complex mixtures.
03

Optimized Sample Preparation

We prepare samples to ensure glycans are released in pure, stable, and analyzable form.

  • Removal of interfering substances such as detergents and salts.
  • Stabilization of labile glycans during processing.
  • Scalable workflows adaptable from microgram to milligram levels.
04

Scalable Solutions

Our service supports projects of varying sizes, from early-stage research to industrial-scale studies.

  • Customized protocols for academic or pharmaceutical needs.
  • Consistent results across small- and large-volume samples.
  • Flexible timelines to fit project-specific requirements.
05

Integration with Glycan Profiling

We ensure a seamless transition from glycan release to advanced glycan profiling and structural analysis.

  • Direct compatibility with labeling, HPLC, MS, and CE workflows.
  • Streamlined processes to reduce turnaround time.
  • End-to-end service enabling complete glycomics insights.
06

Comprehensive Data Reporting

We deliver clear, detailed documentation to support both research and regulatory submissions.

  • Full description of methods and conditions applied.
  • Structured data for easy comparison and reproducibility.
  • Reports tailored to academic publications or GMP-compliant records.

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 Release of Glycans Services?

Partnering with us for glycan release ensures:

High Accuracy: Validated protocols deliver precise and reproducible glycan release.

Wide Compatibility: Suitable for biopharmaceuticals, cells, biological fluids, and gel samples.

End-to-End Support: Comprehensive service from consultation to data reporting.

Time & Cost Efficiency: Ready-to-use solutions reduce in-house workload and expenses.

Regulatory-Ready: Documentation tailored for research, industrial, and compliance needs.

Application Areas of Release of Glycans

Biopharmaceutical Development

  • Supports glycan analysis of therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines.
  • Enables consistency monitoring in glycosylation patterns for batch-to-batch quality.
  • Provides critical data for regulatory submissions and comparability studies.

Basic Glycobiology Research

  • Assists in structural characterization of N- and O-glycans in diverse samples.
  • Offers reliable workflows for studying cell lines, tissues, and biological fluids.
  • Accelerates discovery in glycomics, proteomics, and systems biology.

Biotechnology and Industrial Applications

  • Optimizes glycan release for bioprocess monitoring and product development.
  • Provides scalable workflows suitable for pilot to production stages.
  • Integrates with downstream analytics for efficient R&D pipelines.

Service Workflow of Our Release of Glycans

Our Release of Glycans service follows a streamlined and standardized workflow to ensure high-quality, reproducible results:

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

1Sample Submission & Consultation

Clients provide detailed sample information and research objectives.

Our team advises on the most suitable glycan release strategy.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

2Sample Preparation

Removal of interfering components and stabilization of sensitive molecules.

Tailored pretreatment for biopharmaceuticals, cells, biological fluids, or gel-embedded glycoproteins.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

3Glycan Release

Enzymatic digestion (e.g., PNGase F) for N-glycans.

Chemical release strategies for O-glycans or complex targets.

Optimized conditions to preserve structural fidelity.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

4Post-Release Processing

Purification and stabilization of released glycans.

Optional labeling for enhanced detection.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

5Integration with Glycan Profiling

Seamless transfer to downstream analysis (LC-MS, HPLC, CE).

Data generation for comprehensive glycomic insights.

Requirement Assessment and Project Planning

6Reporting & Delivery

Detailed documentation of protocols and findings.

Results delivered in formats suitable for research, regulatory, or industrial applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What types of samples can be submitted for glycan release?

We accept biopharmaceuticals, mammalian and bacterial cells, biological fluids, tissues, and glycoproteins in SDS-gel (N-glycans only).

Enzymatic release (e.g., PNGase F) is preferred for N-glycans, while chemical methods are used for O-glycans or complex glycoproteins. We recommend the most suitable strategy based on sample type and study goals.

Released glycans can be labeled and analyzed using HPLC, LC-MS, or CE, seamlessly integrated with our Glycan Profile service.

The required amount depends on the sample type and research purpose, but we provide flexible solutions from microgram to milligram levels.

Ready to Unlock Deeper Glycan Insights?

Partner with us to accelerate your research and development through our Release of Glycans service integrated within Glycan Profile analysis. Our expert team not only provides reliable glycan release and profiling workflows, but also offers access to a range of well-characterized glycans, including high-mannose glycans, complex-type N-glycans, hybrid glycans, and core O-glycans. These reference standards and custom glycan panels can support method development, validation, and advanced comparative studies.

Contact us today to discuss your project needs and discover how our glycan solutions can enhance your biopharmaceutical development, clinical research, or glycobiology studies.

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