Properties
Description
Mannose-PEG-cholesterol hemisuccinate, known as cholesterol hemisuccinate-PEG-mannose, is a research-specific construct synthesized by attaching mannose to a 5 kDa PEG spacer and cholesterol hemisuccinate. It exploits mannose's lectin recognition, PEG's biocompatibility, and cholesterol hemisuccinate's functionality.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 5 kDa
Functional Group
Cholesterol hemisuccinate
Form
Solid or viscous liquid
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Applications
Mannose-PEG-cholesterol hemisuccinate can be used to quantify mannose receptor expression levels across immune cell subtypes.