Properties
Description
P4VP-chondroitin sulfate is a copolymer construct where poly(4-vinylpyridine) chains are tethered to chondroitin sulfate backbone, synergizing the polysaccharide's biocompatibility with P4VP's tunable physicochemical characteristics.
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→6 linked)
Source
Chemical synthesis
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-poly(4-vinylpyridine) can be used for its potential to enhance understanding of polymer-based hydrogels for controlled therapeutic release.
