Properties
Description
Characterized by its high purity (≥95%), this reagent facilitates targeted gene delivery using PEI linked to lactosyl by a 10 kDa PEG spacer for carbohydrate-specific transfection.
Molecular Weight
PEG 10 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
PEI-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
PEI conjugated to lactosyl with a 10 kDa PEG spacer can be utilized to develop PEI-based nanocarriers with prolonged circulation and enhanced targeting to specific carbohydrate receptors for gene therapy.