PLA-PEG-MAL (Maleimide-PEG-Polylactic Acid) |
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DL-10k2k-MAL | PLA-PEG-MAL, PLA 10k & PEG 2k |
DL-10k5k-MAL | PLA-PEG-MAL, PLA 10k & PEG 5k |
DL-2k2k-MAL | PLA-PEG-MAL, PLA 2k & PEG 2k |
DL-2k5k-MAL | PLA-PEG-MAL, PLA 2k & PEG 5k |
DL-5k2k-MAL | PLA-PEG-MAL, PLA 5k & PEG 2k |
DL-5k5k-MAL | PLA-PEG-MAL, PLA 5k & PEG 5k |
MTO | PLA-PEG-MAL, Custom Order |
Description:
Maleimide functionalized PEG-PLA is a useful reagent to prepare core-shell nanoparticles with a thiol-reactive maleimide for conjugation with peptide or proteins bearing free thiols. PEG-PLA is an amphiphilic AB diblock copolymer consisting of a hydrophilic block polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polyethylene oxide (PEO) and a hydrophobic block polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA). The hydrophobic block terminates with a hydroxyl group. PEGylated copolymers with biodegradable and biocompatible polyester segments can be used to prepare core-shell micelles, nanoparticles and microspheres.
References:
1) Biodegradable long-circulating polymeric nanospheres. Science 1994;363:1600–3, Text.
2) Preparation, characterization and properties of polylactide (PLA) - poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) copolymers: a potential drug carrier. J Appl Polym Sci 1990;39: 1–9, Text.