D-Mannose

D-Mannose is a carbohydrate supplied as a pure powder.

In biopharma cell culture, D-Mannose can be used as an alternative to D-Glucose. With a slower uptake by cells, it helps to limit the formation of toxic by-products such as lactate.
As a building block for protein glycosylation, it helps to optimize the quality of therapeutic proteins by modulating their glycosylation profile - which is particularly relevant in the development and production of biosimilars.

Typical Applications

  • Flexible production of biopharmaceuticals

Benefits at a glance

  • Balanced energy supply
  • Tailored glycosylation profile

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