Scientific Glossary

A quantity related to molecular composition; the convention and unit must be stated.

A chemical transformation that can modify susceptible groups in a molecule.

The amount attributed to the peptide on a defined analytical basis.

A proportion defined by an analytical approach and calculation basis.

The interval associated with an analyte passing through a chromatographic system under specified conditions.

Reversed-phase liquid chromatography separates analytes by their interactions with phases of different polarity.

Assembly of a peptide sequence on a solid support.

A microbiological condition requiring specific controls and evaluation.

An abbreviation for trifluoroacetic acid; trifluoroacetate may be present as a counterion.

High-efficiency liquid chromatography platforms; UPLC is a commercial designation.