Academy · Intermediate
Laboratory Handling Techniques
Best practices for pipetting, aliquoting, weighing and dispensing research peptides without compromising integrity.
Pipetting peptide solutions
Use low-binding tips for hydrophobic peptides. Pre-wet the tip to reduce loss. Pipette slowly to avoid foaming, which drives aggregation.
Aliquoting
Split reconstituted peptide into single-use aliquots before freezing. Label every tube with compound, concentration, date and batch code.
Avoiding contamination
Work in a clean area, use fresh tips for each transfer, and never return unused solution to the stock vial.
Frequently asked questions
Do all peptides need low-binding tips?+
Not all, but hydrophobic peptides (e.g. some GLP-1 analogues) benefit significantly from low-binding consumables.
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