(2-pyridyldithio)-PEG4-propargyl

(2-pyridyldithio)-PEG4-propargyl is a PEG linker which contains a pyridyl disulfide moiety and a propargyl group. The pyridyl disulfide group can react with thiol groups of proteins over a wide range of pH levels. The propargyl group can react with azide-bearing compounds or biomolecules via copper catalyzed azide-alkyne Click Chemistry to yield a stable triazole linkage. The hydrophilic PEG linker increases the water solubility of compounds in aqueous media.

(2-Pyridyldithio)-PEG4-propargyl is a PEG-based PROTAC linker that can be used in the synthesis of PROTACs[1].

PEGs

[1] An S, et al. Small-molecule PROTACs: An emerging and promising approach for the development of targeted therapy drugs. EBioMedicine. 2018 Oct;36:553-562 DOI:10.1016/j.ebiom.2018.09.005