Peptide glossary · Lab work and solutions
Sterile water
Germ-free water without a preservative. It suits preparations that are used straight away, or where benzyl alcohol would interfere with the experiment.
In the lab
Once opened, sterile water without additives is no longer protected from germs. It should be used for one preparation and the rest discarded.
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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.