Functionality of Polysaccharides

Prof. Jens Stougaard, Director of CARB, Department of Molecular BiologyLaboratory of Gene Expression, Aarhus University, Denmark

"We are interested in understanding the interactions between cells and organisms by investigating the role of polysaccharides exposed on cell surfaces and secreted polysaccharide signal molecules. We are applying MST to determine structural requirements for recognition of complex polysaccharides and the role of ligand-receptor interactions in the relationships between different cells and organisms.

MST is very useful for my lab since it allows to measure interactions in solution even in complex samples of membrane proteins. Also the small amount of sample material needed and the broad range of applications are very advantageous."

Prof. Jens Stougaard