Peptide Purity
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How is Peptide Purity Achieved and Verified?
At Life Link Research, we ensure that our peptides exceed 99% purity, utilizing cutting-edge solution and solid phase peptide synthetic technologies. This approach enables Life Link Research to deliver the highest quality peptides and proteins suitable for various research studies and applications.
Achieving Peptide Purity:
Peptide purity is attained through stringent manufacturing and production processes. These processes are designed to meticulously control the synthesis of peptides to ensure that the final products are free from unwanted impurities and have the correct amino acid sequence.
Quality Control Measures:
Comprehensive quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process. These measures are crucial to monitor the synthesis conditions and to verify that the peptides are produced according to predetermined specifications. Any deviations are promptly addressed to maintain the integrity of the production process.
Verification of Peptide Purity:
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC): This analytical technique is essential for assessing peptide purity. HPLC separates the components of a peptide mixture based on their interactions with the chromatographic column, allowing for the precise determination of the purity of each peptide.
- Mass Spectrometry (MS): Mass spectrometry is used to verify the molecular weight and composition of the peptides. This technique provides an accurate analysis of the peptide mass, confirming that the synthesized peptides match the expected profiles.
By integrating these advanced synthetic technologies and analytical methods, Life Link Research ensures that our peptides meet the highest standards of purity and quality, making them ideal for your scientific research needs.
What is the Recommended Peptide Purity Level?
Life Link Research is committed to providing peptides with exceptionally high purity levels, specifically greater than 99%, to support a wide range of research and development purposes. However, it’s important to recognize that the purity of peptides synthesized by different manufacturers can vary significantly. Researchers must understand the minimum purity levels required for their specific applications to ensure the success and accuracy of their experiments.
Highly Pure (>95% Peptide Purity)
- In vitro and in vivo studies
- Clinical trials
- Drug studies in which peptides are used as pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetic peptides for cosmeceuticals
- Crystallography
- Monoclonal antibody production
- Quantitative protease studies and enzyme studies
- Quantitative receptor – ligand interaction studies
- Quantitative blocking and competitive inhibition studies
- Quantitative ELISA and RIA protocol standard
- Chromatography standard
Mid-range Peptide Purity (>85%)
- Peptide blocking studies (Western blot)
- Phosphorylation studies
- NMR studies
- Cell attachment studies
- Phosphorylation studies
- Semi-quantitative studies of enzyme-substrate interactions
- Epitope mapping tests
- Biological activity testing
Lower Peptide Purity (>70%)
- Peptide arrays
- Performing an ELISA standard for measuring titers of antibodies
- Antigens for polyclonal antibody production or affinity purification
Those peptides with greater purity are appropriate for use in an application with a lower minimum acceptable level of purity. Life Link Research provides exceedingly high purity peptides that will meet or exceed all previously stated purity requirements.