Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features the unsaturated lipid DOPE (1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine) conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving unsaturated lipid membrane interactions and carbohydrate recognition.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
DOPE-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
DOPE conjugated to lactosyl with a 350 Da PEG spacer can be used to develop carbohydrate-targeted liposomes for studying membrane fusion events with cells expressing specific lectins.