Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features Chlorin e6 (Ce6), a photosensitizer, conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for photodynamic therapy and carbohydrate targeting studies.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Ce6-PEG-lactosyl is soluble in a wide range of organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO, and shows excellent solubility in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Ce6 (Chlorin e6) conjugated to lactosyl with a 350 Da PEG spacer can be used as a carbohydrate-targeted photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy studies on lectin-expressing cells in vitro.