TETA-PEG4-Azide is a bifunctional compound combining 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane-1,4,8,11-tetraacetic acid with a PEG4 spacer and an azide group. It supports efficient conjugation via click chemistry and serves as a chelating agent for metal ions.
Key Features:
- Chelating Agent: TETA binds di- and trivalent metal ions, useful for imaging and therapeutic applications.
- PEG4 Spacer: Improves solubility, biocompatibility, and reduces steric hindrance.
- Azide Group: Enables specific conjugation with alkyne-functionalized biomolecules through click chemistry.
Applications:
- Bioconjugation: Links metal ions to biomolecules for imaging and targeted therapy.
- Radiopharmaceuticals: Develops radiolabeled agents for diagnostic imaging like MRI or SPECT.
- Nanotechnology: Functionalizes nanoparticles for biomedical uses.
TETA-PEG-Azide is a versatile tool in molecular biology, diagnostics, and therapeutic research.
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