Newsletter | March 24, 2026

03.24.26 -- Stop Engineering Cells. Start Engineering Glycans.

From Black Box To Precision: A New Era Of Glycan Control

Traditional biomanufacturing relies on unpredictable host cell machinery, forcing a compromise between protein yield and glycan consistency. Discover how In Vitro Glycoengineering (IVGE) moves glycosylation to a precise, post-production enzymatic step.

 

Engineering Superior Efficacy: Tuning Glycans For Next-Generation Biologics

A one-size-fits-all approach to biomanufacturing often falls short when optimizing a drug's therapeutic window. Learn how IVGE is utilized to intentionally engineer specific glycan profiles, such as enriching terminal sialylation to extend serum half-life or modulating fucose for enhanced ADCC activity, without complex cell-line engineering.

 

Proven At Scale: A Framework For Implementing In Vitro Glycoengineering

Review the technical data demonstrating the efficacy of IVGE on IgG1 and IgG4 antibodies. This application note details the robust conversion rates using high-purity beta-1,4-Galactosyltransferase and alpha-2,6-Sialyltransferase, proving scalability from milligram to gram quantities.

 

What If You Could Engineer Glycans After Purification?

Variations in glycosylation can impact your therapeutic protein's safety and efficacy. Take control of this critical quality attribute with in vitro glycoengineering for predictable outcomes.

 

De-Risking Glycosylation: A Blueprint For Scaling IVGE From Lab To GMP

Integrating a new technology requires mitigating regulatory and financial risks. Explore a phased, three-step integration framework for adopting IVGE, from lab-scale optimization to commercial readiness, while addressing critical concerns regarding enzyme clearance and Quality by Design (QbD).

 

VIDEO FEATURE

Uncoupling Protein Yield From Glycosylation Optimization

Watch how separating fermentation from terminal glycosylation allows you to maximize bioreactor titer without sacrificing critical quality attributes. This video explores the time and cost-saving benefits of downstream glycan remodeling, including increasing protein yield by 60%.