Everything a new researcher needs to know about peptides in 2026 — what they are, how they differ from drugs and proteins, how to source and handle them, the regulatory landscape, and a practical checklist for getting started.
A comprehensive comparison of the four primary peptide administration routes in research — subcutaneous injection, intranasal delivery, oral administration, and transdermal application — with bioavailability data, pharmacokinetic considerations, and guidance for route selection.
A practical safety guide for peptide researchers covering PPE requirements, lyophilized powder handling, reconstitution protocols, sharps disposal, cold chain storage management, documentation best practices, and spill response procedures.
An accessible guide to solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), covering Merrifield’s Nobel Prize-winning method, Fmoc vs Boc chemistry, resin types, coupling reagents, purification by HPLC, and why synthesis length determines peptide quality.
A comprehensive chemistry primer covering peptide bond formation, planarity, the four levels of protein structure, disulfide bridges, cyclization strategies, and how SPPS builds peptides one bond at a time.
A practical guide to peptide storage for researchers. Learn the difference between lyophilized and reconstituted storage, the four enemies of peptide stability (heat, light, moisture, freeze-thaw cycles), and step-by-step protocols to keep your research peptides stable.
Reconstituting lyophilized peptides correctly is the difference between reliable research results and wasted material. Here’s a step-by-step guide covering solvent selection, calculation, technique, and storage.
A Certificate of Analysis is the single most important document when evaluating peptide quality. Here’s how to read one, what each number means, and the red flags that should make you walk away.
Acetic acid water plays a critical role in reconstituting specific research peptides. This guide covers which peptides require it, the science behind why, reconstitution protocols, and storage.
