mPEG-Cholesterol (MW 2,000): Overview and Applications
mPEG-Cholesterol (MW 2,000) is a PEG derivative that self-assembles in water to form micelle-like structures. This compound combines methoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG) with cholesterol, enhancing solubility and stability.
Key Features:
- Self-Assembly: Forms micelle-like structures in water, ideal for drug delivery.
- Cholesterol Tail: Encapsulates hydrophobic drugs effectively.
- PEG Chain: Increases water solubility of the micelles.
- Reagent Grade: Designed for research use only.
Applications:
- Drug Delivery: Forms liposomes and nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery.
- Vaccine Development: Enhances stability and efficacy in vaccine formulations.
- Gene Therapy: Improves nucleic acid delivery and transfection efficiency.
- Biomaterials: Useful in creating hydrogels and biocompatible materials for tissue engineering.
mPEG-Cholesterol (MW 2,000) is essential for developing advanced drug delivery systems, vaccines, and biomaterials in biomedical research.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.