Investigation of Mycobacterium ulcerans Glycan Interactions Using Glycan Array and Surface Plasmon Resonance

Many pathogenic bacteria utilize glycan-based interactions to bind to host cells. Glycan array analysis and surface plasmon resonance are glycobioanalytical techniques that have been used to investigate the glycointeractions of a range of pathogens. The analysis of the glycointeractome, particularly the binding of host glycans by Mycobacteria, has been limited. In this chapter, we outline methodologies that have been successfully implemented for studying Mycobacterium ulcerans glycointeractions.