
Our Mission & Vision
Company Overview
Liquid Biotech is a pioneering biotech startup focused on innovative cell surface analyses.
Our Expertise
We specialize in decoding cell surface compositions and protein binding profiles. Our offerings include reagents and comprehensive data analysis services using pioneering lectin (LiLA) or glycan (LiGA) display technologies. We aim to transform research by identifying and quantifying biological interactions
Milestones
Key Accomplishments
Research Papers
Published Work
We have collaborated on multiple research papers showcasing our innovative approaches in biotechnology and cell analysis.
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1. E. J. Carpenter, C. Peng, S. Wang, R. Greiner, R. Derda, “Atom-level Machine Learning of Protein-glycan Interactions and Cross-chiral Recognition in Glycobiology” Science Advances in press, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.01.21.633632
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2. G. M. Lima, Z. Jame-Chenarboo, M. Sojitra, S. Sarkar, E. J. Carpenter, C. Y. Yang, E. Schmidt, J. Lai, A. Atrazhev, D. Yazdan, C. Peng, E. A. Volker, R. Ho, G. Monteiro, R. Lai, L. K. Mahal, M. S. Macauley, R. Derda, “The liquid lectin array detects compositional glycocalyx differences using multivalent DNA-encoded lectins on phage“, Cell Chem. Biol. (2024)
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3. M.Sojitra, E. N. Schmidt, G. M. Lima, E. J. Carpenter, K. A. McCord, A. Atrazhev, M. S. Macauley, R. Derda, “Measuring carbohydrate recognition profile of lectins on live cells using liquid glycan array (LiGA)” Nat Protoc. (2024)
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4. Chih-Lan Lin, Mirat Sojitra, Eric J. Carpenter, Ellen S. Hayhoe, Susmita Sarkar, Elizabeth A. Volker, Chao Wang, Duong T. Bui, Loretta Yang, John S. Klassen, Peng Wu, Matthew S. Macauley, Todd L. Lowary & Ratmir Derda “Chemoenzymatic synthesis of genetically-encoded multivalent liquid N-glycan arrays” Nat. Comm. 14, 5237 (2023)
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5. Eric J. Carpenter, Shaurya Seth, Noel Yue, Russell Greiner, and Ratmir Derda* “GlyNet: A Multi-Task Neural Network for Predicting Protein-Glycan Interactions“, Chem. Sci., 2022,13, 6669-6686 and BioRxiv Preprint 2021, YouTube videos: OneGlycan1246Proteins, OneProtein599Glycans, OneProtein4160NewGlycans
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6. Mirat Sojitra, Susmita Sarkar, Jasmine Maghera, Emily Rodrigues, Eric J. Carpenter, Shaurya Seth, Daniel Ferrer Vinals, Nicholas J. Bennett, Revathi Reddy, Amira Khalil, Xiaochao Xue, Michael R. Bell, Ruixiang Blake Zheng, Ping Zhang, Corwin Nycholat, Justin J. Bailey, Chang-Chun Ling, Todd L. Lowary, James C. Paulson, Matthew S. Macauley & Ratmir Derda* “Genetically encoded multivalent liquid glycan array displayed on M13 bacteriophage“, Nature Chemical Biology 2021, 17, 806–816.
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Patents
Innovative Solutions
Our unique technologies are protected by patents, ensuring our advancements contribute uniquely to the field.
Partnerships
Collaborative Efforts
We have established strong partnerships with leading research institutions, enhancing our capability to drive biotech innovations.
Client Satisfaction
Feedback Received
Our clients consistently report high satisfaction rates, attributing our success to reliable services and expert analysis.
Service Expansion
Broader Scope
We’ve successfully expanded our service offerings, adapting to the evolving needs of the biotech community.
Innovative Methods
Our Approach
We leverage advanced lectin and glycan display technologies to deliver comprehensive protein binding profile analyses.
Data Analysis
Our data processing services are tailored to ensure that all findings are accurate and useful for your research needs.
Cell Surface Profiling
We utilize state-of-the-art techniques for detailed profiling of cell surfaces to uncover critical biological information.
Analyze any type of molecule
Clients have the option to attach any chemically modified molecule (e.g. biotinylated molecules), enabling precise testing of various interactions and responses.




