Properties
Description
This well-defined (≥95% pure) bioconjugate comprises niacin and lactosyl connected by a 1 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, enabling research on nutrient-carbohydrate conjugates for targeted delivery.
Molecular Weight
PEG 1 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Niacin-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
Niacin conjugated to lactosyl with a 1 kDa PEG spacer can be used to examine the binding affinity of niacin-carbohydrate conjugates to specific cellular receptors using biochemical assays.