A short chain of amino acids joined by peptide bonds, smaller than a protein. Research peptides are typically built to a defined sequence by chemical synthesis.
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Aliquot
A measured single-use portion divided from a larger reconstituted sample, frozen so it is only ever thawed once.
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Peptide Bond
The covalent chemical bond that links one amino acid to the next, forming the backbone of a peptide chain.
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Purity
The percentage of the target compound relative to all peptide-related species in a sample, as measured by HPLC.
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