Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises FITC and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling fluorescent visualization of carbohydrate-mediated processes.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
FITC-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
FITC conjugated to lactosyl with a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to visualize the localization and trafficking of carbohydrate-binding proteins within cellular compartments.