FITC-PEG-Mal, MW 10K is composed of three main components: fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and maleimide (Mal).
FITC is a fluorescent molecule that is commonly used in biological research to label and track proteins and other biomolecules. PEG is a flexible, water-soluble polymer that is often used to improve the solubility, stability, and pharmacokinetic properties of drugs. Maleimide is a reactive group that can form covalent bonds with thiols, which are common functional groups found in many biomolecules.
The combination of these three components in FITC-PEG-Mal, MW 10K results in a highly versatile molecule that can be used in a variety of applications in pharmaceutical research and development. For example, FITC-PEG-Mal, MW 10K can be used to conjugate drugs or other therapeutic agents to biomolecules such as antibodies or peptides. This can improve the targeting and delivery of drugs to specific cells or tissues, and can also enhance their stability and pharmacokinetic properties.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.