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SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein glycan shield (in blue) thwart the host immune response. Coronavirus structure. | Image Credit: © Design Cells - stock.adobe.com

In a presentation at HPLC 2023, Kevin Pagel of Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany described methods he has found most effective for better understanding the roles of glycans and glycoconjugates in biological processes.

Chain of amino acid or bio molecules called protein - 3d illustration | Image Credit: © Christoph Burgstedt - stock.adobe.com

A new study reveals that real-time library searching significantly improves the structural characterization of glycerophospholipids and sphingomyelins, offering enhanced selectivity and comprehensive analysis. By utilizing real-time identifications to trigger targeted MSn analyses, researchers gain deeper insights into these crucial lipid species.