Who we are Specialist glycoscience partner
TKBio is a specialist glycoscience company providing advanced carbohydrate analytics, biological assay services, and high-quality reagents and enzymes. We support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic research laboratories, regulators and quality control laboratories, and standards organisations working with complex biomolecules and carbohydrate-based materials.
Our core expertise lies in glycosaminoglycans and complex carbohydrates, including heparin and related polysaccharides, and their structural and functional characterisation. We combine deep technical knowledge with practical delivery, providing clear reporting and fit-for-purpose data packages aligned to each project’s intended use.
What we do Reagents, analytics & CRO services
- Carbohydrate and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) characterisation across multiple analytical platforms
- Bioanalytical and biochemical testing, including bespoke assay development where required
- Cell- and molecular-biology services delivered through coordinated laboratory access and oversight
- Project management and scientific consulting to integrate multi-disciplinary workstreams
- Supply of carbohydrates, standards and enzymes through our eShop to support research and QC workflows
Infrastructure & delivery model International laboratory access
TKBio operates a hybrid delivery model combining UK-based scientific leadership with access to internationally equipped laboratory infrastructure in Europe and Asia. This enables the use of high-end analytical and bioscience platforms without the constraints of a single-site laboratory model.
- High-field NMR (500–800 MHz) for structural identification and fingerprinting
- UHPLC-HRMS / LC-QTOF platforms for compositional and intact-molecule profiling
- Multidetector SEC/GPC for molecular weight distribution and absolute Mw assessment
- Advanced cell culture and molecular biology laboratories for functional and mechanistic studies
- Flow cytometry and imaging capabilities for cellular readouts
- Stability environments and analytical chemistry platforms for method development and comparability
Quality, documentation & regulatory awareness Fit-for-purpose outputs
We recognise that analytical and biological data may be used for different purposes, from exploratory R&D through to quality-focused and regulatory-facing workflows. TKBio therefore emphasises fit-for-purpose method selection, clear documentation, transparent reporting, and traceable data handling, tailored to the intended decision-making context.
Where required, we support method development, optimisation and transfer, and can coordinate multi-lab workstreams under a single project plan.