Properties
Description
This research material, exhibiting ≥95% purity, comprises WGA and fucoidan connected by a 5 kDa PEG chain, allowing for investigations into the relationship between polymer size and the efficiency of cell targeting or agglutination.
Molecular Weight
PEG 5 kDa
Source
Chemical synthesis
Functional Group
Wheat germ agglutinin
Solubility
Wheat germ agglutinin-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
Wheat germ agglutinin-PEG (5 kDa)-fucoidan is employed to study the impact of PEGylation on the stability and multivalent binding characteristics of the WGA lectin when conjugated to fucoidan.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light.