Properties
Description
pGlu(7.5K)-PEG(2K)-pGlu(7.5K) is a linear amphiphilic block copolymer consisting of two segments of polyglutamic acid (pGlu) each with a molecular weight of 7.5 kDa, connected by a PEG linker with a molecular weight of 2 kDa.
Molecular Weight
pGlu(7.5 kDa), PEG(2 kDa), pGlu(7.5 kDa)
Functional Group 2
Carboxylic acid
Identity
Confirmed by NMR.
Applications
pGlu(7.5K)-PEG(2K)-pGlu(7.5K) can be used to develop multifunctional biomaterials that combine the advantages of both pGlu and PEG, including improved solubility, controlled degradation rates, and enhanced cell interaction capabilities.