Iodo-PEG-Azide

Iodo-PEG-Azide is a compound that contains several functional groups, including an iodine atom, an azide group, and a polyethylene glycol (PEG) chain. The compound is commonly used in pharmaceutical research and development due to its ability to selectively modify proteins and peptides through a process known as bioconjugation. By attaching Iodo-PEG-Azide to a protein or peptide of interest, researchers can introduce a variety of chemical functionalities that can improve the compound’s pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. Furthermore, Iodo-PEG-Azide’s azide group can be used in click chemistry reactions, allowing for rapid and efficient bioconjugation.