Succinimidyl 4-(N-maleimidomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylate

DescriptionSMCC crosslinker is a hetero-bifunctional crosslinker that contain N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) ester and maleimide groups that allow covalent conjugation of amine- and sulfhydryl-containing molecules. SMCC crosslinker must be dissolved in an organic solvent, such as DMSO or DMF, and then can be added to an aqueous crosslinking reaction. SMCC crosslinking reagent is permeable across the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane and can be used to crosslink intracellular proteins and peptides.

UsesA sulfhydryl and amino reactive heterobifunctional protein crosslinking reagent. It conjugates anti-digoxin F(abTaIII)2 fragments to l-B-galactosidase. Conjugates hIgG to alkaline phosphatase.Spacer Arm: 11.6 Angstroms.

General Description4-(N-Maleimidomethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid N-hydroxysuccinimide ester (SMCC) is a heterobifunctional cross-linking reagent incorporating an extended spacer with amine and sulfhydryl reactivity. It is typically coupled initially to molecules containing primary amine by amide bond buffered at pH 7.5 (6.5-8.5). The second coupling is specific for molecules containing free sulfhydryl by thioether linkage buffered at pH 6.8 (6.5-7.0). SMCC contains nine atom linker. An extended aliphatic spacer stabilizes the maleimide prior to coupling compared to aromatic spacers.