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Mal-PEG6-NHS is a widely employed biomedical reagent within drug delivery systems and bioconjugation processes. Embedding a maleimide moiety facilitates precise targeting, while supplemented with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer, it accomplishes elevated solubility and biocompatibility. Resultantly, Mal-PEG6-NHS serves as a pivotal constituent enabling the formulation of therapeutic agents to combat a spectrum of illnesses encompassing cancer, cardiovascular ailments, and inflammatory disorders.
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Mal-PEG6-NHS is a highly versatile reagent commonly used in bioconjugation for drug delivery, diagnostics, and therapeutic applications. This compound features a maleimide (Mal) group that enables specific conjugation to thiol-containing biomolecules, such as proteins, peptides, and antibodies. The PEG6 (polyethylene glycol) spacer provides excellent solubility and improves the pharmacokinetic properties of the conjugate by increasing its stability in biological fluids. The NHS (N-hydroxysuccinimide) ester is a reactive group that enables efficient coupling to amine-containing molecules, making Mal-PEG6-NHS a key component in the development of targeted therapies and diagnostic tools.
One of the primary applications of Mal-PEG6-NHS is in the creation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer therapy. The maleimide group allows the reagent to easily attach to monoclonal antibodies that specifically recognize cancer cell antigens. The PEG6 spacer improves the solubility and circulation time of the conjugate, helping to avoid premature clearance from the bloodstream. The NHS ester facilitates the conjugation of cytotoxic drugs or small molecules to the antibody via amine groups. This targeted approach ensures that the drug is delivered selectively to cancer cells, significantly reducing systemic toxicity while enhancing the therapeutic effect of the drug.
Mal-PEG6-NHS is also valuable for the development of peptide-based conjugates. By conjugating peptides that target specific biomarkers to therapeutic agents or imaging probes, Mal-PEG6-NHS enables the selective delivery of drugs to disease sites, such as tumors, or allows for high-precision molecular imaging. The PEG6 spacer provides sufficient flexibility and stability, ensuring that the conjugate maintains its bioactivity. The NHS ester is reactive toward amine-containing drugs or imaging agents, allowing for efficient conjugation and controlled release at the target site. This approach is particularly useful for precision medicine, where therapies can be tailored to the specific needs of individual patients.
In addition to its role in drug delivery, Mal-PEG6-NHS is widely used in diagnostic applications, such as biomarker detection and imaging. By conjugating diagnostic antibodies or peptides to imaging agents, Mal-PEG6-NHS can be employed in techniques like positron emission tomography (PET) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The PEG6 spacer ensures the stability and solubility of the conjugate in the bloodstream, improving its distribution to target tissues. The NHS ester enables efficient coupling to biomolecules, allowing for precise targeting of disease sites like tumors, facilitating early detection and accurate monitoring of disease progression or treatment response.
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BOC Sciences offers comprehensive services for ADC manufacturing, including antibody modification, linker chemistry, payload conjugation, and formulation development. In particular, our payload-linker customization service offers a convenient and fast raw material channel for many ADC researchers.
BOC Sciences provides one-stop site-specific conjugation services for amino acids, glycans, unnatural amino acids, and short peptide tags. In addition, cysteine conjugation, lysine conjugation, enzymatic conjugation, thio-engineered antibody can also be obtained quickly.
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