Properties
Description
A specialized bioconjugate with ≥95% purity, this product links PLGA to lactosyl through a 4 kDa PEG spacer for controlled studies on biodegradable nanoparticles with carbohydrate ligands for specific cell targeting.
Molecular Weight
PEG 4 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
PLGA-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
PLGA conjugated to lactosyl with a 4 kDa PEG spacer can be used to study the impact of PEGylation on the encapsulation efficiency and release kinetics of drugs from carbohydrate-targeted nanoparticles.