Description
Fmoc-PEG12-NHS ester functions as a PEG linker incorporating an Fmoc-protected amino group along with an NHS ester functionality. Its hydrophilic PEG spacer improves solubility when placed into aqueous media. The Fmoc protecting group can be removed under basic conditions to yield free aminogroups suitable for further conjugation reactions involving primary amines t-from proteins or modified oligonucleotides.
Applications
In peptide synthesis, it is used to add long PEG chains and Fmoc protection groups. The PEG moiety improves the solubility and pharmacokinetic properties of the peptides, making them more suitable for therapeutic use. It can also be used in the modification of proteins to create conjugates for drug delivery or for improving the stability and functionality of enzymes.