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Peptide Research Glossary
Quick definitions of the terms you will meet when buying and working with research peptides.
Lyophilisation
Freeze-drying. The process that turns a peptide solution into a stable dry powder for storage and shipping.
HPLC
High-performance liquid chromatography. The analytical method used to measure peptide purity.
Mass spectrometry (MS)
A method that confirms a peptide's identity by measuring its molecular weight.
COA
Certificate of Analysis. The per-batch document reporting purity and identity.
Reconstitution
Dissolving a lyophilised peptide in a solvent before use in the laboratory.
Reference material
A characterised substance supplied for laboratory research rather than for consumption or therapeutic use.
CAS number
A unique identifier assigned to a chemical substance by the Chemical Abstracts Service.
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