Carbohydrates are one of the fundamental classes of macromolecules found in nature (Walt D, 2012). The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide and store energy. Carbohydrate analysis and research is of prime importance in food and nutrition industry to maintain the quality and dietary value of food products. In addition, carbohydrate derivates, so called glycoconjugates play a crucial role in the development of vaccines. The separation and purification of carbohydrates using chromatography presents unique challenges to the scientists as they are structurally very similar, highly polar and carbohydrates themselves are non-chromophores (Linhardt R.J., Bazin H.G., 2001) However, with the advent of ELSD (Evaporative Light Scattering Detection), the purification of carbohydrates and their derivatives has become relatively easy. Several scientists have published their research (along with the method data) on purification of carbohydrate and their derivatives and below are some examples of highly interesting publications using BUCHI Flash/ prep HPLC chromatography equipment.
A new glucoside with a potent α-glucosidase inhibitory activity from Lycium schweinfurthii
Beechwood carbohydrates for enzymatic synthesis of sustainable glycolipids
Sascha Siebenhaller, Tatjana Hajek, Claudia Muhle-Goll, Miriam Himmelsbach, Burkhard Luy, Frank Kirschhöfer, Gerald Brenner-Weiß, Thomas Hahn, Susanne Zibek & Christoph Syldatk
https://bioresourcesbioprocessing.com/
New Flavonol Glycoside from the Leaves of Ventilago Africana
Diane Patricia Apie Gossana, Abdulmagid Alabdul Magid, Philomène Akoua Yao-Kouassi , Damien Le Faucheur , Antoine Ahibo Coffy , Dominique Harakat and Laurence Voutquenne-Nazabadioko
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26749801
Convergent Synthesis of Oligosaccharides Structurally Related to Galactan I and Galactan II of Klebsiella Pneumoniae and their Use in Screening of Antibody Specificity
References:
1. Walt D, 2012: Transforming Glycoscience: A Roadmap for the Future, National Academies Press, Washington DC
2. Linhardt R.J., Bazin H.G., 2001:
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