Biotin and derivatives
Apexbio Technology LLC BIOTIN-PEG1-NH2-100MG
Biotin-PEG1-NH2 (CAS No 811442-85-0) is frequently used in biomedical research due to its utility in bioconjugation applications This compound combines biotin a naturally occurring vitamin that binds strongly to streptavidin with a polyethylene glycol (PEG) spacer which enhances solubility and reduces steric hindrance in conjugation reactions It primarily targets pathways involving avidin-biotin interactions known for their high affinity and specificity This mechanism facilitates various in vitro activities often characterized by nanomolar to low micromolar efficacy Biotin-PEG1-NH2 is widely employed in studying cellular mechanisms conducting animal studies and screening potential therapeutic agents Its versatility allows for application in diverse cell models and experimental systems with concentrations typically tailored to the research design requirements
