A quick reference for the core terminology used throughout peptide research.
- Amino Acid
- The fundamental building block of peptides and proteins.
- Peptide
- A short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- Protein
- A larger and more complex chain of amino acids.
- Lyophilised
- A freeze-drying process used to improve long-term stability.
- Reconstitution
- The process of dissolving a lyophilised compound into a liquid solution.
- Purity
- The percentage of the desired compound present within a sample.
- Batch Number
- A unique identifier assigned to a production lot.
- HPLC
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography, used to evaluate purity.
- Mass Spectrometry
- An analytical technique used to determine molecular mass and identity.
- COA
- Certificate of Analysis; a document summarising laboratory test results.
- Stability
- The ability of a compound to maintain its characteristics over time.
- Research Use Only (RUO)
- Indicates a product is intended solely for laboratory and research applications.
