Peptide glossary · Lab work and solutions
Stock solution
A concentrated solution from which working solutions are diluted. For an accurate concentration, the weighed mass is corrected by the peptide content.
In the lab
Stock solutions of about 1 to 10 mM are a common middle ground. They are split into aliquots and frozen.
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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.