Properties
Description
Metronidazole-chondroitin sulfate antiparasitic formulation utilizes esterase-cleavable linkages for colonic delivery, combining nitroimidazole potency with chondroitin's mucosal adhesion.
Glycan Name
Chondroitin sulfate
Glycan Structure
The glycan structure of chondroitin sulfate (CS) is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of repeating disaccharide units. Each unit consists of:
N-acetyl-D-galactosamine (GalNAc) (β1→4 linked)
D-glucuronic acid (GlcA) (β1→46 linked)
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Metronidazole
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
Chondroitin sulfate-metronidazole can be used for its potential to optimize amino acid-functionalized complexes for transporter-mediated uptake.