Properties
Description
This research material, exhibiting ≥95% purity, comprises transferrin and fucoidan connected by a 5 kDa PEG chain, allowing for investigations into the relationship between polymer size and the in vivo targeting efficiency of transferrin-polysaccharide nanocarriers.
Molecular Weight
PEG 5 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Transferrin
Solubility
Transferrin-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 utilizes Transferrin-PEG (5 kDa)-fucoidan to investigate the potential for crossing biological barriers (e.g., blood-brain barrier models in vitro) mediated by transferrin receptor transcytosis, potentially influenced by fucoidan.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.