摘要 : Alpha-momorcharin (l-MMC) is a ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) with excellent cytotoxicity to tumor cells. However, its strong immunogenicity and short plasma half-life limit its clinical applications. To overcome this, we hav... 展开 Alpha-momorcharin (l-MMC) is a ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) with excellent cytotoxicity to tumor cells. However, its strong immunogenicity and short plasma half-life limit its clinical applications. To overcome this, we have to PEGylated l-MMC using a branched 20 kDa (mPEG) -Lys-NHS. Homogeneous mono-, di- and tri-PEGylated l-MMCs were synthesized, purified and characterized. In vitro and in vivo analysis indicated that the serial PEG-conjugates preserved moderate anti-tumor activity with 36% acute toxicity and at most 66% immunogenicity decrease. These results suggested the potential application of l-MMC-PEG conjugates as an anti-tumor agent. 收起