Properties
Description
YIGSR-PEG-chitosan, or chitosan-PEG-YIGSR peptide, is a research tool synthesized by coupling chitosan (from chitin) with a 5 kDa PEG spacer and YIGSR, fusing adhesion, stealth, and targeting properties.
Molecular Weight
PEG: 5 kDa
Form
Solid or viscous liquid
Impurities
No visible impurities to the naked eye.
Solubility
This product is soluble in most organic solvents, such as DCM, DMF, DMSO, and THF, and exhibits excellent solubility in water.
Stability
It is stable under its storage temperature.
Quality Level
Research level
Applications
Chitosan-PEG-YIGSR peptide can be used to engineer liver-targeted nanoparticles by fine-tuning PEG linker lengths for hepatic accumulation.
Storage
Store at -20°C, protect from light and moisture.