Aldeyde PEG is an amine reactive PEG derivative that can be used to modify biomolecules via available amine groups. The reaction between aldehyde group with ε-amine of lysine residues and the α-amine at the N-terminus produces an intermediate Schiff base. Further reduction with hydride will form a stable C-N bond. PEG aldehydes react with amine groups at a pH of from 5.5 to 9.5. Higher pH will result in multiple Pegylation with both terminal and lysine groups. Aldehyde PEG is a commonly used PEG reagent for n-terminus pegylation in proteins or peptides.

Aldeyde PEG is an amine reactive PEG derivative that can be used to modify biomolecules via available amine groups. The reaction between aldehyde group with ε-amine of lysine residues and the α-amine at the N-terminus produces an intermediate Schiff base. Further reduction with hydride will form a stable C-N bond. PEG aldehydes react with amine groups at a pH of from 5.5 to 9.5. Higher pH will result in multiple Pegylation with both terminal and lysine groups. Aldehyde PEG is a commonly used PEG reagent for n-terminus pegylation in proteins or peptides.