Properties
Description
Cy5.5-labeled chondroitin sulfate (Cy5.5-CS) employs near-infrared fluorophore conjugation via amine-reactive chemistry, enabling optical tracking without compromising the polysaccharide's bioactivity.
Glycan Name
Chondroitin sulfate
Glycan Structure
The glycan structure of chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of repeating disaccharide units. Each unit consists of:
N-acetyl-D-galactosamine (GalNAc) (β1→4 linked)
D-glucuronic acid (GlcA) (β1→107 linked)
Source
Chemical synthesis
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.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Chondroitin sulfate-Cyanine5.5 can be used for its potential to support near-infrared imaging studies in dynamic biodistribution tracking.
