Properties
Description
This high-purity (≥95%) polystyrene-lactosyl conjugate utilizes a 3 kDa polyethylene glycol (PEG) linker for diverse research applications exploring polymer surfaces with carbohydrate recognition capabilities.
Molecular Weight
PEG 3 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Polystyrene
Solubility
Polystyrene-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
Polystyrene conjugated to lactosyl with a 3 kDa PEG spacer can be utilized to develop model systems for studying the impact of ligand presentation density on particle uptake by carbohydrate-binding proteins.