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Glyco™ Synthesis Platform

Glyco™ Synthesis Platform

Mastering Sugar Heterogeneity, Accelerating Drug Discovery

Saccharides, compounds formed by covalent bonding of saccharides, biomolecules (such as proteins, peptides, lipids, nucleic acids, and antibodies), and other small molecules are ubiquitous. They are located on the cell surface and inside the cell and play a key role in cell interaction, the development of vaccines against cancer, viral and bacterial infections, and many other diseases. The conjugation of sugar and other substances also improves the original properties of these substances, such as stability and solubility.

Proteins and nucleic acids can be obtained in a homogeneous form through recombinant expression and polymerase chain reaction, respectively. Unlike them, the biosynthesis of sugars and glycoconjugates does not have a fixed template or uniform model. Therefore, sugar-related substances isolated from biological samples usually exist in the form of heterogeneous mixtures of different glycan structures. To solve this problem, CD BioGlyco has developed different strategies for obtaining homogenous sugar-related substances, including chemical, enzymatic, and chemoenzymatic methods, and can also provide different modifications according to customer needs. Our service helps study the structure and function of sugars and glycoconjugates and the development of new biological drugs for major diseases.

Key Technologies

Multi-modal chromatography; Chemical-enzymatic convergent synthesis; Site-specific fluorescent labeling; Multidimensional quality control (QC)

Synthesizing Glyco-Innovation: Your Blueprint, Our Mastery

We proudly present our Glyco™ synthesis platform, a cutting-edge solution designed to address the complexities of glycomolecule synthesis through a streamlined, technology-driven workflow. Our platform integrates advanced chemical, enzymatic, and computational strategies to deliver customized glycoconjugates with precision and scalability.

We specialize in synthesizing bespoke carbohydrate molecules with exceptional purity and defined stereochemistry, enabling breakthroughs in drug discovery, diagnostics, and biomaterial innovation. Our comprehensive services include:

We produce rare or non-natural monosaccharides with specific configurations (e.g., deoxy, amino, fluorinated sugars) and isotopic labeling, serving as critical building blocks for probes, drug intermediates, and metabolic studies.

Precise construction of disaccharides with controlled glycosidic linkages (α/β-1,4; 1,6, etc.), leveraging enzymatic, chemoenzymatic, or catalytic C–O cross-coupling strategies for applications in glycomimetics and diagnostic research.

We engineer linear and branched oligosaccharides (3–10 sugar units) with precisely controlled regio- and stereochemistry, including fluorescent labeling (e.g., FITC, Cy5) for cellular tracking applications.

Custom Cyclodextrin Development HPLC-CAD-based Oligosaccharides Analysis Service
We provide custom cyclodextrin development services for both Pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Our pharmaceutical-grade cyclodextrins enhance drug solubility and bioavailability by encapsulating hydrophobic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). For Non-pharmaceutical uses like food and cosmetics, we engineer eco-friendly cyclodextrins for compound stabilization. All our cyclodextrins undergo rigorous purity and stability testing using high-performance liquid chromatography-charged aerosol detector (HPLC-CAD), size exclusion chromatography-multi-angle light scattering (SEC-MALS), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) Analysis. We provide comprehensive HPLC-CAD oligosaccharide analysis services for precise characterization and quantification of complex oligosaccharides. Our methodology leverages charged aerosol detection technology to deliver label-free quantification with uniform response factors across diverse sugar structures, enabling absolute quantification of underivatized analytes down to low-µg levels regardless of chromophore absence.
SEC-based Oligosaccharides Analysis Service Polysaccharide Fluorescent Labeling Service
We provide specialized SEC analysis services for precise oligosaccharide characterization, leveraging high-resolution separation based on hydrodynamic volume to determine molecular weight distributions and purity profiles. Coupled with MALLS and refractive index (RI) detection, we deliver identification of oligomerization states and isomer-resolved profiling for structural heterogeneity assessment. We provide specialized polysaccharide fluorescent labeling services that enable precise tracking and visualization of carbohydrate structures in biological systems. Our platform utilizes site-specific conjugation chemistry (including amino-, aldehyde-, and thiol-based coupling) to attach high-performance fluorophores, such as FITC, Rhodamine B, ICG, and Cy-series dyes.

High-fidelity synthesis of mammalian-type structures (e.g., high-mannose, sialylated, hybrid glycans) is essential for antibody glycosylation studies and glycoprotein engineering.

Based on our expertise, we engineer custom polysaccharides—including hyaluronic acid, chitosan, and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) analogs—with precise molecular weights and tailored functionalization (e.g., site-specific sulfation for GAG mimetics, thiolation for crosslinkable hydrogels) using both chemical synthesis (e.g., regiospecific modification of cellulose acetate) and biotechnological approaches (e.g., enzymatic pathways, engineered microbial hosts).

Design and production of pathogen-mimetic glycan epitopes (e.g., Lewis antigens, fucosylated glycotopes) for vaccine development and immunodiagnostic research.

Based on our integrated expertise, we custom glycolipids—including glycosphingolipids and glycoglycerolipids—through chemical synthesis, enzymatic methods, and engineered microbial platforms (e.g., E. coli expressing glycosyltransferases like MG517). We tailor sugar headgroups (glucose, galactose, sulfated GAG mimetics) and lipid tails (sphingosines, diacylglycerols) for applications in targeted drug delivery, diagnostic probes, and biomimetic membranes, with rigorous ultra-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS)/NMR validation ensuring structural fidelity.

We produce high-quality glycoamino acid building blocks in-house, which allows us to efficiently synthesize a diverse range of glycopeptides, including N- and O-linked glycopeptides, lipopeptides, glycolipopeptides, and macrocyclic peptides, as well as those labeled with fluorescent, biotin, or stable isotope markers. Our capabilities extend to tackling challenging syntheses, such as highly branched, multi-functional, non-canonical, and post-translationally modified glycopeptides, all tailored for specific biological applications.

We generate structurally defined glycoproteins by unifying chemical synthesis, enzymatic pathways, and innovative coupling methods (e.g., thioacid chemistry) for accurate glycan positioning. This enables us to deliver homogeneous glycoproteins—tailored for specific sugar composition, linkage, and site occupancy—to study structure-function relationships and develop therapeutics with optimized properties such as enhanced stability, reduced immunogenicity, or targeted bioactivity.

Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Glycoproteins
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Chemical Synthesis of Glycoproteins
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We design your specific glycoconjugate by defining the target molecule (like a protein, peptide, or lipid) and the desired carbohydrate structure(s) to attach. We then synthesize it, either by chemically or enzymatically attaching the chosen sugars to specific sites on your molecule. After building the glycoconjugate, we carefully purify it to remove impurities and rigorously analyze it (using techniques like MS and HPLC) to confirm its identity, purity, and correct structure.

We engineer structurally defined glycosides by combining chemical and enzymatic approaches to deliver tailored saccharide constructs—from monosaccharides to complex oligosaccharides—across milligram to kilogram scales. Our integrated platform ensures rigorous quality validation through advanced analytical techniques (e.g., high-field NMR, MS), supported by a team of specialists dedicated to providing bespoke solutions for your R&D and production challenges.

We construct your specific activated glycosyl donor by designing its exact sugar structure (like glucose, galactose, or a more complex oligosaccharide) and choosing the optimal activating group (such as a trichloroacetimidate, thioglycoside, or glycosyl halide) for your intended reaction. We then chemically build it, carefully installing protecting groups to control reactivity and precisely attaching the activating group at the sugar's anomeric position. After synthesis, we purify the donor to high standards and rigorously analyze it to confirm its identity, purity, and stability, delivering it ready for your glycosylation reactions.

We deliver precision-engineered thioglycosides by first designing your target saccharide architecture—from monosaccharides to complex oligosaccharides—and pairing it with tailored thiol aglycones. Our synthesis hinges on chemoselective C–S bond formation at the anomeric center, leveraging stereocontrolled methodologies to ensure α/β selectivity and strategic protecting group orchestration. Post-synthesis, we rigorously purify constructs via chromatography and validate structural integrity through advanced NMR spectroscopy and MS, guaranteeing high purity for immediate deployment as glycosyl donors or hydrolytically stable intermediates.

We engineer phosphatidylinositol to exact specifications by tailoring fatty acid chains on the glycerol backbone and phosphorylation states on the inositol ring. Through stereocontrolled chemical synthesis or chemoenzymatic assembly, we construct the lipid architecture, ensuring regiospecific attachment of the inositol headgroup to the phosphatidic acid core and precise phosphate installation at designated inositol positions. Post-synthesis deprotection is followed by rigorous purification (HPLC) and multidimensional validation to confirm structural fidelity.

We offer custom cyclodextrin synthesis where we expertly modify native cyclodextrins (α, β, γ) to create derivatives tailored precisely to your requirements; we handle complex functionalization, purification, and characterization, providing compounds from milligram to kilogram scale for your specific research or application needs, partnering with you to solve solubility, stability, or delivery challenges.

We offer bespoke rhamnolipid synthesis, deploying microbial strain engineering coupled with fermentation protocol optimization to specifically sculpt structural attributes (mono/di-rhamnolipidic ratios), hydrophobicity determinants (chain extent, unsaturation indices), and functional efficacy tailored for distinct exigencies—exploiting Pseudomonas aeruginosa archetypes or mutagenized variants, inclusive of anaerobic catabolic routes.

We specialize in custom sphingolipid synthesis, where we precisely tailor their structural features, including long-chain bases, N-acyl chain lengths, saturation levels, and head groups. We achieve this by leveraging advanced metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies. Our goal is to create sphingolipids optimized for specific research or therapeutic applications. To ensure the purity, accurate quantification, and functional validation of these tailored molecules, we employ high-throughput mass spectrometric techniques and advanced lipidomics technology.

We deliver precision-engineered custom building blocks for glycobiology research. Using advanced chemical synthesis and enzymatic processes, we provide tailored intermediates (heterocyclic, fluorinated, nitrogenous, aromatic, etc.) to accelerate your drug discovery and compound development.

Our biocatalytic methods ensure high-purity, eco-friendly synthesis under mild conditions, reducing costs and environmental impact. Every building block undergoes rigorous quality verification via liquid chromatography (LC)-MS, NMR, and gas chromatography (GC)-MS to guarantee reliability for:

  • Combinatorial carbohydrate libraries
  • Glycopeptide engineering
  • Bioactive compound synthesis

We specialize in providing comprehensive carbohydrate manufacturing services, focusing on large-scale synthesis to support research in materials science, biomedicine, high-affinity ligand development, and drug delivery systems. Our offerings include the production of carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), glycosylation site-specific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development platforms, and enzymatic modification-based ADC development, all designed to accelerate your projects. Leveraging our extensive experience in glycobiology, we ensure a secure supply of high-quality carbohydrate products, constantly update our methods with cutting-edge scientific advances, and provide real-time expert guidance throughout your project lifecycle.

We excel at developing and refining synthesis processes for challenging carbohydrate-based molecules. Employ advanced chemical, enzymatic, and chemo-enzymatic methodologies to achieve high efficiency and stereoselectivity. Rigorous purity analysis and stability testing are integrated early to guarantee exceptional product quality. This commitment to process excellence allows us to deliver cost-effective, custom synthesis of diverse targets, empowering your research in biopharmaceuticals, cell biology, and target identification.

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Publication Data

Journal: ACS Synthetic Biology

IF: 8.0

Published: 2020

Results: The scientific paper provides a comprehensive overview of synthetic glycobiology, an emerging field that applies synthetic biology tools and design principles to engineer and understand glycosylation. It details how complex glycosylation systems are being redesigned to produce glycoproteins with precise, defined structures, outlining the key biological components involved and reviewing recent advancements in constructing synthetic glycoprotein synthesis systems across various host organisms like mammalian cells, bacteria, and cell-free environments. The review highlights the transformative applications of this technology in therapeutics (e.g., enhancing antibody efficacy, improving drug delivery), vaccines, diagnostics, and the development of novel glycomaterials. The paper concludes that synthetic glycobiology is at a crucial inflection point, poised for accelerated growth and commercialization, with a future focus on designing simplified and tailored glycoproteins for significant societal and commercial benefits, moving beyond merely replicating natural pathways.

Fig.1 Glycosylation core components.Fig.1 Glycosylation components (sequons, sugar donors, glycosyltransferases, glycosidases, lectins) and their interactions in OST-dependent and -independent pathways of eukaryotes and bacteria. (Chao, et al., 2020)

Associated Services

Applications

  • Glyco™ synthesis platform can be used to synthesize structurally defined glycan probes (e.g., sialylated oligosaccharides, blood group antigens) to map lectin binding specificities, unraveling mechanisms of cell adhesion, pathogen invasion, and immune recognition.
  • Glyco™ synthesis platform can be applied to generate pathological glycoforms (e.g., hypersialylated tumor antigens, truncated O-glycans in cancer) to study how aberrant glycosylation drives metastasis, immune evasion, and therapeutic resistance.
  • Glyco™ synthesis platform enables kinetic profiling of glycosyltransferases/glycosidases, accelerating inhibitor discovery for glycosylation-related disorders.

Advantages

  • We implement multidimensional validation through advanced analytical techniques—including HPLC-CAD, SEC-MALS, NMR, and LC-MS—to ensure >95% purity and structural fidelity.
  • Stability testing is integrated within the process development phase to guarantee reliable product performance.
  • Our capabilities include kilogram-scale manufacturing of carbohydrate APIs, cyclodextrins, and glycoconjugates via optimized microbial fermentation or chemical synthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

CD BioGlyco has many years of experience in the field of custom synthesis. We have a professional technical team to provide guidance for customers' projects and tailor synthesis schemes according to needs. We hope to start the exploration of glycobiology with you. If you are interested in our services, please contact us for more detailed information.

Reference

  1. Kightlinger, W.; et al. Synthetic glycobiology: parts, systems, and applications. ACS Synthetic Biology. 2020, 9(7): 1534-1562. (CCBY)
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