For identification of proteins interacting with GAG, the BMDMs were lysed in NP40 buffer (50 mM HEPES, 150 mM NaCl, 1% NP40, 50 mM EDTA, pH 7.4 ± 0.2) and centrifuged for 10 min at 10,000 × g to remove cell debris. Cell lysate and GAGs (GAG, Ac-GAG, d-GAG) or β-glucan were incubated for 2 h with rotation at room temperature with or without 1.2 M NaCl (BP358, Fisher). The samples were washed 6 times with NP40 buffer after 10 min of 10,000 × g centrifugation at 4°C. After washes, polysaccharides pulled down were eluted in sample buffer and used for immunoblotting analysis or mass spectrometry analysis on the Q-Exactive mass spectrometer as describe previously17 (link).