Properties
Description
This research material, exhibiting ≥95% purity, comprises polystyrene and fucoidan connected by a 5 kDa PEG chain, allowing for investigations into the relationship between polymer size and the potential for developing core-shell nanostructures.
Molecular Weight
PEG 5 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Polystyrene
Solubility
Polystyrene-PEG-fucoidan 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.
Stability
The product is stable for 1 year when stored at the recommended temperature in powder.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Research employs Polystyrene-PEG (5 kDa)-fucoidan as a model system to study the effect of PEG density and fucoidan presentation on complement activation or interaction with immune cells in vitro.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.