Peptide Research Glossary | South Coast Peptides

Research Use Only (RUO)

A designation indicating that a material is supplied for laboratory research and analytical applications rather than human or veterinary use.

The absence of viable microorganisms under the conditions of an appropriate validated sterility test.

Bacterial lipopolysaccharide contamination that is analytically distinct from peptide purity.

The ionic form associated with a peptide or compound, such as acetate or trifluoroacetate, that may affect reported composition.

The calculated or experimentally supported mass associated with a defined molecular species.

The ordered series of amino-acid residues that defines a peptide chain.

A material state produced by freeze-drying, commonly used to improve handling and stability of research peptides.

The determination that a material corresponds to the intended molecular species or defined research compound.

The relative abundance of a principal chromatographic peak under the stated analytical conditions.

The documented connection between a physical research material, its lot identifier, analytical records, and procurement history.