Arabinan Analysis Service
Arabinan is a type of polysaccharide composed mainly of arabinose as the principal monosaccharide unit and is widely present in the side chain structure of pectin in plant cell walls. Its backbone is usually composed of α(1→5)-L-arabinofuranose residues and forms branches through α(1→2) or α(1→3) linkages. Arabinan plays a key role in maintaining the structure and flexibility of the cell wall and participates in physiological processes such as plant growth, stress response, and intercellular signal transduction.
In the field of food science, the molecular structure of arabinan affects the gelling properties and viscosity of pectin. In plant physiology, it serves as an important indicator for studying cell wall remodeling and development. In biomass energy development, the degradation efficiency and enzymatic behavior of arabinan directly influence the conversion yield of lignocellulosic materials. Therefore, systematic analysis of the composition, structure, and physicochemical properties of arabinan is of great importance for plant science research, functional ingredient development, and optimization of bioprocessing.
MtoZ Biolabs has established a highly sensitive and accurate arabinan analysis service based on advanced chromatographic, mass spectrometric, and spectroscopic platforms. Our service covers monosaccharide composition determination, structural characterization, molecular weight distribution, chemical modification verification, and physicochemical property analysis, providing clients with systematic, reliable, and traceable research data support.
Services at MtoZ Biolabs
MtoZ Biolabs provides a multidimensional arabinan analysis service from basic composition to advanced structure, including the following five aspects
1. Monosaccharide Composition Analysis
Through acid hydrolysis combined with high-performance liquid chromatography or gas chromatography, the proportions of arabinose and other neutral sugars are determined to reveal the basic composition characteristics of arabinan and provide a quantitative basis for structural analysis.
2. Structural Feature Analysis
Mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance technologies are used to analyze the backbone and branching linkages, glycosidic bond types, and branching patterns of arabinan to build a complete molecular structure model.
3. Molecular Weight and Distribution Analysis
Gel permeation chromatography and light scattering detection are used to measure the number-average molecular weight, weight-average molecular weight, and polydispersity index of arabinan, evaluating polymerization degree and homogeneity.
4. Chemical Modification and Functional Group Verification
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry are used to verify structural changes after acetylation, methylation, or enzymatic treatments of arabinan, confirming modification effects and stability.
5. Physicochemical Property and Solution Behavior Analysis
Viscosity measurement, light scattering, and microscopic imaging are used to evaluate the solution performance and microstructure of arabinan, providing a basis for studying its functional behavior in food, materials, and biological systems.
Analysis Workflow
1. Sample pretreatment: Remove salts, impurities, and dissolve samples to ensure analytical accuracy
2. Component analysis: Determine monosaccharide composition and content to identify arabinose proportion
3. Structural analysis: Analyze chain linkage and branching patterns using mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance
4. Molecular weight and property measurement: Use GPC and light scattering to analyze molecular weight distribution and degree of polymerization
5. Data integration and report generation: Combine results from multiple platforms to produce qualitative, quantitative, and structural information reports
Service Advantages
1. Comprehensive Analysis
The analytical system of MtoZ Biolabs covers multidimensional detection from monosaccharide composition to advanced structure, achieving systematic characterization of arabinan and helping researchers gain a comprehensive understanding of sample properties.
2. Strong Sample Compatibility
The platform can handle plant extracts, food raw materials, fermentation products, and purified polysaccharides, flexibly adapting to various sample complexities.
3. Customized Analytical Solutions
MtoZ Biolabs fully understands that clients have diverse research objectives. We design tailored analytical strategies based on sample origin, research purpose, and analytical depth requirements.
Applications
☑️ Plant cell wall research: Reveal structural characteristics of pectin and hemicellulose and analyze cell wall remodeling mechanisms
☑️ Food science and formulation optimization: Evaluate the thickening, gelling, and stabilizing roles of arabinan in food systems
☑️ Pharmaceutical polysaccharide research: Analyze the immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties of arabinan
☑️ Biomass conversion and energy development: Study the degradation efficiency and enzymatic properties of arabinan
☑️ Materials science: Explore the structure-performance relationship of arabinan in biodegradable materials and biopolymer films
Sample Submission Suggestions
1. Sample type: Solid powder, lyophilized sample, or liquid solution is acceptable.
2. Sample purity: Recommended ≥85 percent. If crude extract, please provide the extraction method description.
3. Sample quantity: Solid ≥5 mg, Liquid ≥500 μL with concentration ≥1 mg/mL.
4. Storage conditions: Store at low temperature and avoid light. It is recommended to transport using dry ice or a cold chain.
5. Supplementary information: Provide sample source, treatment method, and analytical purpose to design an appropriate testing plan.
MtoZ Biolabs will provide detailed testing confirmation and sample preparation guidelines after receiving the samples to ensure a smooth analytical process.
Deliverables
1. Qualitative and quantitative analysis report of arabinan
2. Complete chromatograms and raw data files
3. Molecular weight distribution curves and structural diagrams
4. Analytical method and result interpretation document
5. Optional follow-up scientific support and data analysis services
With advanced analytical platforms, standardized quality systems, and a professional research team, MtoZ Biolabs provides a high-quality arabinan analysis service to help you accurately characterize the structure and properties of arabinan. Whether you are engaged in plant cell wall research, food science development, or polysaccharide material innovation, MtoZ Biolabs can provide reliable, systematic, and verifiable analytical solutions. Contact us to obtain customized analytical services and make your research and product development more efficient and precise.
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