Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features the lipid DLPE (1,2-dilauroyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine) conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving short-chain lipid membrane interactions and carbohydrate recognition.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
DLPE-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
DLPE (1,2-dilauroyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine) conjugated to lactosyl with a 350 Da PEG spacer can be used to functionalize liposomes with carbohydrate ligands for targeted drug delivery studies in vitro.