Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises DSPE and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling research on stable liposomal delivery systems with carbohydrate targeting.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
DSPE-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
DSPE conjugated to lactosyl with a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to develop supported lipid bilayers with defined densities of carbohydrate ligands for studying cell membrane interactions.