Lipids & Polymers

Cholesterol-PEG-alcohol, MW 10,000 is an amphiphilic polymer with terminal alcohol for futher derivatization of the molecule. The cholesterol moiety can be used to improve encapsulation and congregation of hydrophobic drugs. The polymer can self-assemble in water which is a useful property for drug nanocarrier applications, such as nanoparticles or liposomes. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-MAL, MW 1,000 is a thiol reactive amphiphile polymer. The reaction between maleimide and thio forms a stable thioether bond. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-MAL, MW 2,000 can be used to prepare liposome or nanoparticle due to its ability to self-assemble in water. The maleimide moiety is reactive with thiol molecule to form a covalent thioether bond. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-MAL, MW 3,400 can be used as drug nanocarrier (liposome or nanoparticle) for delivering therapeutic material into tissues. The maleimide end group can be reacted with thiol or cysteine in bioconjugation. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-MAL, MW 5,000 is an amphiphatic polymer with cholesterol terminal to encapsulate drug or therapeutic agent in drug delivery applications. The maleimide moiety is used for conjugation with thiol or cysteine to form a stable thioether bond. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-Vinylsulfone, MW 1,000 is a PEG derivative for drug delivery application. The polymer can self-assemble in water and encapsulate hydrophobic therapeutic agents. The vinyl moiety is used for coupling with thiol via thiol-ene reaction. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-Vinylsulfone, MW 2,000 is a thiol reactive polyPEG via thiol-ene reaction to form a thioether bond. The amphipilic polymer can self-assemble in water and is used to prepare liposome as drug vehicle for targeted delivery into tissues. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-methoxy, MW 1,000 is an amphiphilic PEGylation polymer for encapsulation of drugs or therapeutic agents. The polymer is self-assembled in an aqueous solution and can be used to prepare liposome. Reagent grade, for research purpose.

Cholesterol-PEG-methoxy, MW 2,000 is a PEG derivative which self-assembles in water to form micelle-like structure. The cholesterol tail can be used to encapsulate hydrophobic drugs while the PEG chain ehances the water solubility of the micelles. Reagent grade, for research purpose.