from Sigma-Aldrich or Fisher Scientific unless otherwise stated. Deuterated
solvents were obtained from Sigma. The 2-(diisopropylamino) ethyl methacrylate
were recrystallized from ethyl acetate prior to use. Poly(ethylene glycol)
methyl ether (mPEG-5000, Mn 5000) were purchased from Sigma Aldrich and purified
before use by passing through a column filled with neutral alumina. Copper(I)
bromide (CuBr, 99.99%), 2-bromo-2-methylpropionyl bromide,
N,N,N’,N’’,N’’’-Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine
(PMDETA, 98%), p-Toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (TsOH, 98%),
5-amino-1-pentanol (98%), 4-amino-2-methyl-phenol (98%),
acylhydrazine (98%), N-(4-Aminophenyl)maleimide (Mal, 95%),
Tris(2-carboxyehtyl) phosphine hydrochloride (TCEP), DL-Dithiothreitol (DTT),
2-(diisopropylamino) ethyl methacrylate (DPA, 99%) were all purchased
from TCI America. Dialysis membrane (Molecular weight cut-off 3500, regenerated
cellulose) was received from Fisher. β-Lap was synthesized from lapachol
as described35 .