Check the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for: Identity confirmation (MS data matching expected molecular weight) HPLC purity (greater than 98% is recommended for reliable research work) Fill weight (the actual mass of lyophilized peptide in the vial, which may differ slightly from the nominal amount) Expiration or retest date Using the fill weight from the COA rather than assuming the labeled amount ensures your concentration calculations are accurate
Various impurities may be present in peptides, including missing or incorrectly inserted amino acids, incorrectly folded peptides, impurities due to oxidation or hydrolysis, isomers, or leftover reagents [1]
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