Peptide glossary · Lab work and solutions
Molarity
The amount-of-substance concentration in mol per litre. A 1 mM solution of a 1000 g/mol peptide holds 1 mg of peptide per millilitre.
In the lab
The calculation needs the peptide's molecular mass and its peptide content. Without correction the real concentration is usually below target.
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- AliquotA portion split off from a solution, usually for single use.
- Bacteriostatic waterSterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol.
- Benzyl alcoholThe preservative in bacteriostatic water, usually at 0.9%.
- DesiccatorA tightly closing container with a drying agent.
- DMSODimethyl sulfoxide, an organic solvent for hydrophobic peptides.
- HygroscopicTaking up water from the air.
For laboratory research use only. Not for use in humans or animals.