Research Library
Practical, technical writing on analytical methods, batch documentation and laboratory handling. Everything here is about the chemistry and the paperwork — never about use.
How to read a peptide Certificate of Analysis
A line-by-line guide to a research peptide certificate of analysis: what HPLC purity means, how mass spectrometry confirms identity, what the lot number ties to, and how to…
Storing lyophilised peptides: a laboratory guide
Storage conditions for lyophilised research peptides before and after reconstitution: temperature, light, moisture, freeze-thaw, aliquoting and how long each form keeps. Laboratory guidance only.
Bacteriostatic water vs sterile water: what the label means
Bacteriostatic water contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol and can be drawn from for 28 days; sterile water has no preservative and is single-use. What each is, when a laboratory…
What “99% HPLC purity” actually means
How HPLC measures peptide purity, why 99% is a percentage of peak area and not of mass, what the other 1% is, why purity without identity proves nothing,…
KPV and Melanotan 2: Exploring Alpha-MSH Derived Peptides in Preclinical Inflammation and Pigmentation Models
Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) and its derivatives represent a widely studied class of peptides in preclinical research, with investigations spanning pigmentation pathways, inflammatory markers, and immune modulation in cell…
How to Store and Handle Research Peptides: A Complete Laboratory Guide
Proper storage and handling of research peptides is fundamental to experimental reproducibility and data integrity. Peptides are inherently sensitive molecules that can degrade through oxidation, hydrolysis, aggregation, and…
Selank and Neuropeptide Research: Exploring Peptide Compounds in Preclinical Behavioural Models
Neuropeptides — small protein-like molecules used by neurons to communicate — represent one of the most active frontiers in preclinical neuroscience research. Among these, Selank has emerged as…
Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, and Sermorelin: A Researcher’s Guide to Growth Hormone Secretagogue Peptides in Preclinical Studies
Growth hormone secretagogues (GHS) and growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analogues represent a well-established category of research peptides that continue to attract scientific interest. Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, and Sermorelin each…
MOTS-C and NAD+: Mitochondrial Research Compounds and the Study of Cellular Energy Pathways
Mitochondrial biology has become one of the most dynamic areas of modern biomedical research, with growing preclinical evidence linking mitochondrial dysfunction to a wide spectrum of age-related changes…
Incretin Receptor Agonist Research: Understanding GLP-1, GIP, and Glucagon Receptor Signalling in Preclinical Models
The metabolic peptide research space has experienced significant growth, driven by advances in understanding incretin receptor biology. The study of GLP-1 receptor agonists and multi-receptor agonist compounds in…
