Algae Sterol Quantitative Profiling Service

Delivering Precise Results for Anyone's Algae Sterol Analysis Needs

With functions such as controlling membrane permeability and fluidity, sterols have potential applications in areas such as drug development, and algae are a rich source of them. At Creative Biolabs, we are equipped with sophisticated assay technology and experienced scientists to provide a customized algae-free sterol analysis service. Based on our Algae and other Biomass expertise, state-of-the-art facilities, customized solutions, and reliable results, we help our clients make accurate analyses and advance algae analysis, applied research, etc.

Experimental method
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS): GC-MS has the advantages of high specificity, high sensitivity, and fast analysis speed, which is used by us to separate and identify Fatty Acids, free sterols, etc., in algae. We have optimized the GC-MS conditions for the detection of algal-free sterol to ensure the accuracy and precision of the results.

Experimental process

Our advanced analytical techniques enable us to accurately analyze free sterol in different types of algae samples.

Sample treatment: Our experimentalists carry out pre-treatment according to the type of samples.
Extraction: The extraction process, such as the method and extraction solvent affects the concentration and type of sterols in the extract. We have optimized the extraction protocol for algae-free sterol to ensure the accuracy of the results.
GC-MS analysis: There are significant differences in free sterol content between different algae. We detect the following free sterol contents in the samples by a high-precision GC-MS analysis system.
- Stigmasterol
- Cholesterol
- Ergosterol

Flowchart for the analysis of algal sterol. (Creative Biolabs Original)

Advantages of Algae Sterol Quantitative Profiling Service

Accumulated expertise and experience: We have a team of scientists and researchers with extensive experience in algae research and free sterol analysis.
Advanced analytical systems: The development of advanced techniques for the separation and characterization of free sterol is critical to understanding the chemical composition of algae. Our service uses GC-MS for precise analysis of free sterol in algae samples.
Timely and reliable results: Based on optimized and efficient analytical processes we provide our clients with timely and accurate results, allowing them to advance their research or applications without delay.

Creative Biolabs analyzes free sterol in individual algae samples using high throughput, high coverage, and high sensitivity assays. Please feel free to contact us for more information if you have any specific requests or questions about our algae-free sterol analysis. Our analysts are ready to assist you.

Published data

Sterols have been better studied as one of the major metabolites in microalgae and are an important source for drug development. This paper shows us more than a dozen different structures of sterols in microalgae, which also demonstrates the diversity of sterol structures. Because of the low sterol content in microalgae, their structures are more difficult to analyze. The researchers pointed out that at present, free sterols were usually obtained by acid and base hydrolysis, and then they were studied by GC or GS-MS methods. Besides that, the technique of liquid chromatography coupled with MS was also a reliable method. Through this study, we have learned some sterol structures in microalgae and supported us in optimizing and analyzing algal sterols.

Fig.1 Example of the structure of sterols. (Stonik & Stonik, 2018) Fig.1 Different types of sterols in microalgae.^{1, 2}

FAQs

Q1: Why is it important to analyze free sterol in algae research?

A1: Sterol plays a critical role in various physiological processes in algae, including regulation of cell membrane structure, etc. Free sterol analysis helps researchers understand the active components of algae and their applications in drug discovery.

Q2: What analytical techniques are used for free sterol analysis?

A2: Our algae-free sterol analysis service utilizes GC to quantitatively measure the amount of free sterol in algae. Moreover, we incorporate MS techniques for sterol identification.

Customer Review

A Wealth of Knowledge and Experience in Sterol Analysis
"Working with Creative Biolabs was a wise decision for our research program. Their analytical team's expertise in sterol analysis and algae research was evident from the start. Not only did they provide us with accurate analytical results, but also valuable insights into our algae research. We highly recommend this reliable algae-free sterol analysis service."

Focusing on the Client's Algal Sterol Research
"Creative Biolabs was our preferred partner for algae composition analysis. They customized sterol analysis protocols to our specific research needs, used their expertise to help interpret results, and provided guidance and insights according to our questions or needs. Their algae-free sterol analysis has greatly accelerated our research process and was truly customer-centric."

References

Stonik, Valentin A., and Inna V. Stonik. "Sterol and sphingoid glycoconjugates from microalgae." Marine drugs 16.12 (2018): 514.
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