Inhibiting Sugars and Eluting Solutions

Glycan Analysis | Inhibiting Sugars and Eluting Solutions

Inhibiting Sugars are specific monosaccharides or oligosaccharides used to competitively block lectin binding sites during glycan analysis, thereby confirming the specificity of lectin-glycan interactions. These sugars help differentiate true glycan binding from non-specific interactions in assays such as lectin blotting or affinity chromatography.

Eluting Solutions are specialized buffers designed to release bound glycans or glycoproteins from lectin affinity columns or beads without damaging the sample.

Together, inhibiting sugars and eluting solutions are essential tools for accurate characterization and purification of glycans in research and diagnostic applications.