Marine Glycan Release Service

Marine Glycan Release Service at CD BioGlyco

Marine glycans are polysaccharides extracted from marine organisms and consist of glucose or other monosaccharide molecules. They are found in the cell walls of marine organisms, collagen, algae, and other marine plants, and have diverse biological activities and potential applications. They are widely studied and applied in food, medicine, cosmetics, biomaterials, and other fields. CD BioGlyco is a company focused on Marine Glycomics and Marine Glycoproteomics research. We aim to promote an understanding of marine carbohydrates and their potential applications in various fields such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. We have completed several marine glycan release programs, including but not limited to the following reported marine glycans:

Fig.1 The structures of the potential antiviral agents derived from different types of marine glycans. (Hao, et al., 2019)

Our marine glycan release services are as follows:

• We use physical methods, such as ultrasonication, pulverization, and centrifugation, to effectively release marine glycans from the bodies of marine organisms so that they are released from cell walls or other structures. These physical methods help to improve extraction efficiency and maintain the activity and stability of marine glycans to a certain extent.
• The chemical methods we use to release marine glycans typically include acid-base and hydrolysis. The condition of acid-base solutions, specific enzymes, or hydrolyzers is selected based on the type of glycan targeted and the characteristics of the organism in which it is found, to separate the glycan from the other components and thus allow its release.
• Typically, we also utilize microorganisms or enzymes to degrade biomaterials to accelerate the decomposition and release of glycan molecules, thereby releasing glycan substances. This method is often done more gently and is also in line with sustainable and environmentally friendly production concepts.

Fig.2 Classification of the methods of marine glycan release. (CD BioGlyco)

Applications

• Marine glycans play a crucial role in the field of medicine, encompassing a diverse array of applications within drug slow-release systems.
• Marine polysaccharides have good biocompatibility and biodegradability, which makes them suitable for use as materials for bio-capsules.
• Due to its natural origin and biodegradability, marine polysaccharide is one of the ideal raw materials for manufacturing biodegradable plastics.

Highlights

• With our advanced enzymatic technology, we target different types of marine sugars for efficient enzymatic hydrolysis, releasing more active ingredients.
• We use a variety of analytical techniques, such as mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance, to comprehensively analyze and characterize marine sugars.
• We understand the unique needs of each client and provide personalized marine glycan release services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the sources of marine glycans? What are some common marine organisms from which marine glycans can be extracted?

Marine glycans are a class of polysaccharide compounds extracted from marine organisms. Common marine organisms include seaweeds, marine bacteria, and marine animals, which are important sources of marine glycans. Seaweeds are one of the most common sources of marine glycans, of which brown algae, red algae, and green algae are the most important groups of seaweeds.

What is the difference in structure between marine glycans and common plant glycans?

The structure of marine polysaccharides is usually more complex, including sulfated polysaccharides, methylated polysaccharides, etc., with more heterogeneity. Common plant polysaccharides have relatively simple structures, usually straight or branched chain polysaccharides composed of multiple monosaccharide units.

To provide clients with a comprehensive range of marine glycomics services, CD BioGlyco has professional teams that are experts in glycan development using multiple world-leading technologies. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any more questions.