Analytical technology for medical applications of glycobiology

Ludger specializes in glycotechnology, providing a comprehensive suite of glycan analysis services and products aimed at advancing medical research and biopharmaceutical development. Their offerings include quantitative analysis of monosaccharides and sialic acids, as well as various profiling techniques such as HILIC, WAX, and MALDI. Ludger also employs advanced methods like exoglycosidase digestion followed by HILIC-UPLC and UHPLC-FLR-ESI-MS/MS for detailed glycan characterization. Their products encompass a range of reagents, consumables, and labelling kits designed to facilitate glycan analysis, alongside specialized columns and buffers for effective separation.

In addition to their analytical services, Ludger is actively involved in research and development initiatives focused on medical glycomics. Their programs aim to explore glycosylation changes associated with various health conditions, including inflammation and cancer, to identify new biomarkers and improve patient stratification. Collaborative projects, such as the Glycan Trigger and GlyHealth-COVID initiatives, highlight their commitment to understanding the role of glycomics in chronic diseases and developing innovative diagnostic tools. Through these efforts, Ludger seeks to enhance the precision of medical treatments and contribute to advancements in healthcare.

United Kingdom

Funded and run by scientists, Ludger Limited is a life science company specialized in glycobiology. We have been serving and collaborating with world-leading life science organizations for 23 years.

We pride ourselves on the high quality and consistency of our products which are recognized by regulators and used world-wide in the development and quality control of new biopharmaceuticals and biosimilars.

Since our technology originated at the University of Oxford, it has evolved into our three core areas:
1) Products for Glycan Analysis
2) Analytical & Consulting Services
3) Research & Development

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