Glycoprotein Structure Analysis

We compare antibody and glycoprotein innovator drug products (reference listed drugs) with generic active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).

 

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Glycosyl quantitative composition

The products are analyzed by glycomics and glycoproteomics approaches, including N- and O-linked glycan profiling, glycopeptide analysis, glycosylation site mapping, and oligosaccharide heterogeneity (glycoforms) as well as identification of isomers (isobaric structures).

 

Glycan linkage analysis

Linkage analysis of polysaccharides and oligosaccharides is performed by partially methylated alditol acetate (PMAA) method to determine the linkage of monosaccharides and branching points.

 

Glycopeptide analysis

• Peptide mapping using enzyme digestion and mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS, LC-MS, and LC-NSI -MS/MS) including N– and C– terminal sequences.
• Disulphide bridge mapping and chemical modifications by MS.
• Identification of Post Translational Modifications (PTMs) e.g. Deamidation, Acetylation, Phosphorylation, Sulfation.
• 1D and 2 D NMR for 3D Structure.
• Identification and quantitation of Fatty acids

Glycan sequencing

gives information on the sequence, branching and linkage position of glycans present including position of terminal groups, such as sialic acids, Gal-Gal, and fucose.