cis-Aconitic anhydride is used in the preparation of poly(amino acid)-containing copolymers with gradient pH-sensitive side groups initiated by the amino groups in methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(L-lysine). It is also involved in the preparation of pH-sensitive anti-tumor prodrug nanoparticles by conjugation with D-alfa-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS).
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Applications
cis-Aconitic anhydride is used in the preparation of poly(amino acid)-containing copolymers with gradient pH-sensitive side groups initiated by the amino groups in methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(L-lysine). It is also involved in the preparation of pH-sensitive anti-tumor prodrug nanoparticles by conjugation with D-alfa-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS).
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Store in a cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Sun, D.; Ding, J.; Xiao, C.; Chen, J.; Zhuang, X.; Chen, X. pH-Responsive Reversible PEGylation Improves Performance of Antineoplastic Agent. Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2015, 4 (6), 844-855.
- Chen, J.; Ding, J.; Zhang, Y.; Xiao, C.; Zhuang, X.; Chen, X. Polyion complex micelles with gradient pH-sensitivity for adjustable intracellular drug delivery. Polym. Chem. 2015, 6 (3), 397-405.