Everything We Know About Lectin Structure, Classification, and Function
In this blog post, we will be reviewing everything we know bout lectin structure, classification, and function.
Insights from our team
Vector Laboratories' blog provides a wealth of information on immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and related life science research topics.
Glycobiology
An Introduction to the Universe of Glycans
Learn all about glycans, an important building block in many cellular processes.
Answering your questions: How to detect glycan expression in tissue
Dr. August Estabrook, Senior Scientist at Vector Laboratories answers questions from a recent webinar on the basics of glycan screening and how to use GlysiteTM Scout Glycan Screening Kits.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Impact of polysialylation in breast cancer outcomes
In this post we highlight a recent work from the University of British Columbia on the role of polySia, CD56, and polysialyltransferases in the breast tumor microenvironment.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month: Understanding blood cancers
To highlight the fight against these malignant blood cancer types, we will walk you through recent research publications that shed light on the complex mechanisms behind lymphoma and leukemia.
A behind-the-scenes look at the development of Glysite Scout
Glysite Scout Glycan Screening Kits, Immunofluorescence is the newest product from Vector Laboratories. We sat down with Senior Scientist August Estabrook to learn more about the development of this brand-new product.
How to use Glysite Scout Glycan Screening Kits
This how-to blog post will show you how to use the GlysiteTM Scout Glycan Screening Kit—regardless of which fluorophore your kit comes with. The post will walk you through everything from how to prepare and... Read more
The Importance of Lectin and Glycan Binding Specificity
In this blog post, we will walk you through what exactly lectins are, how they bind to glycans, why this process is important, how to understand this process, and many other insights to help you... Read more
How glycobiology impacts cancer research
Cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases in the world because we still haven’t fully comprehended why and how it occurs. This article will highlight some areas within cancer research utilizing glycobiology.
How glycobiology contributes to research
Cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases in the world because we still haven’t fully comprehended why and how it occurs. This article will highlight some areas within cancer research utilizing glycobiology.
