Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises cholesterol and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling research on sterol-carbohydrate conjugates for membrane studies.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cholesterol
Solubility
Cholesterol-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
Cholesterol-PEG-lactosyl with PEG 1 kDa is used in formulating long-circulating liposomes that target lactosyl-receptor-expressing cells, improving therapeutic targeting.