In life sciences, gene expression analysis is a major research tool studying the pathogenesis and progression of diseases as well as the mechanism of drug action. As a professional supplier in the field of glycomics, CD BioGlyco not only offers comprehensive Glyconformatics-assisted Glycan-related Transcriptomics Analysis but also concentrates on the evaluation of the influence effect caused by glycosylation modifications to gene expression regulation characterization based on our integrated Glyco-transcriptomics Transcript Analysis Service. Our service ranges from RNA extraction to amplification, sequencing, and data analyses are integrated with glycosylation modification analysis for a more holistic perspective on gene expression regulation mechanisms.
Several RNA extraction techniques are employed to guarantee that high-quality and sufficient amounts of RNA samples can be efficiently procured. We have different plans for RNA amplification, including in vitro transcription (IVT) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) schemes to better fulfill the distinct requirements for diverse types of samples. The amplified RNA is sequenced using high-throughput methods to provide a comprehensive view of the transcriptome. An overview of the sequencing data, such as gene expression quantification, differential gene expression screening, and so on will be performed by our professional bioinformatics team. Notably, we incorporate glycosylation modification analysis to determine the influence of regulatory mechanisms induced by them on gene expression. Please get in touch with us to learn more about our Glycoinformatics-assisted Glycomics Analysis Service.
DOI: 10.3390/targets2010001
Technology: Lectin, Microarray, Glycan recognization
Journal: Chemical Society reviews
Published: 2021
IF: 40.4
Results: This comprehensive review explores the pivotal role of cell surface glycans in diverse biological processes and underscores the necessity of in situ analysis to decipher their functional mechanisms. The review acknowledges the inherent challenges of glycans, including their structural complexity and scarcity, and delves into the strategies employed for their recognition, such as the use of lectins, aptamers, and antibodies. It then zeroes in on glycan labeling and sensing techniques that incorporate amplification strategies to enhance sensitivity and overcome these challenges. These techniques encompass metabolic labeling, chemoenzymatic labeling, and chemical covalent labeling, which are integrated with optical, electrochemical, and mass spectrometric detection modalities. The review concludes by delineating the future trajectory of glycan analysis, emphasizing the need for the development of more effective recognition molecules, enhanced spatial control of labeling processes, improved labeling efficiency, the establishment of standardized protocols, and the advancement of methods for dynamically tracking glycan changes.
Fig.1 Schematic diagram depicting the use of lectin-mediated RCA signal amplification method for in situ detection of exosomal glycans. (Jia, et al., 2014)
At CD BioGlyco, our amplification-based transcript analysis service helps clients delve into the mechanisms of gene expression regulation, particularly the impact of glycosylation modifications on gene expression, providing strong support for your scientific research. Please feel free to contact us for a personal quote and more information.
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We envision a future where the intricate world of carbohydrate is no longer shrouded in mystery, but rather illuminated by the power of cutting-edge computational tools.