Abstract
(Figure Presented) Linear-hyperbranched, heterobifunctional α,ωn telechelic block copolymers consisting of a linear poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) chain and a hyperbranched polyglycerol (PG) block have been prepared in five steps, using a protected amino-functional initiator. The polyfunctionality ωn (OH groups) can be adjusted by the degree of polymerization (DPn) of the polyglycerol block. Subsequent introduction of a single biotin unit by amidation in α-position permitted noncovalent bioconjugation with avidin.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7954-7955 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Jun 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |