Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) DTPA-lactosyl conjugate utilizes a 3 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) linker for diverse research applications exploring metal ion chelation with carbohydrate targeting.
Molecular Weight
PEG 3 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Lactosyl-PEG-DTPA 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
Lactosyl-PEG-DTPA with a 3 kDa PEG spacer can be utilized to label larger nanocarriers with both a carbohydrate targeting ligand and an MRI reporter for visualizing their interaction with 3D cell cultures.