Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) reagent features the lipid DSPE (1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine) conjugated to lactosyl via a 350 Da polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer for studies involving stable lipid bilayers and carbohydrate recognition.
Molecular Weight
PEG 350 Da
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 350 Da PEG spacer can be used to functionalize the surface of liposomes with carbohydrate ligands for studying their initial interaction and binding to lectin-expressing cells.
