Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises Cyanine 5.5 and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling fluorescent visualization of carbohydrate-mediated processes.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Cyanine 5.5
Solubility
Cyanine 5.5-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
Cyanine 5.5-PEG-lactosyl with PEG 1 kDa is used in developing long-circulating imaging agents for non-invasive detection of liver diseases, with enhanced pharmacokinetics from 1 kDa PEG.