Peptide Science Glossary

Simple and clear research terms for everyday understanding

Welcome to the Peptide Science Glossary by Pure Life Peptides.

This guide makes it easy to understand the most common terms, formats and references used in modern peptide research.

Everything on this page supports Research Use Only understanding. It does not guide personal use or health related interpretation. The goal is to make research terminology simple, clear and approachable.

Types of Research Materials

A simple guide to the research formats you will see at Pure Life Peptides
We offer several different research formats. Each one is designed for stability clarity and accurate documentation.

Research Vials

Also known as lyophilized powders. A freeze dried powder stored in a small glass vial. This format is valued for stability and long term storage in research environments.

Why researchers use it:

  • Consistent purity
  • Easy to catalogue
  • Supports controlled laboratory evaluation

Precision Tablets

Also known as solid research units. Small pre measured solid forms used for consistent cataloguing in research settings.

Why researchers use it:

  • Standardized measurements
  • Simple to store and track
  • Clean and uniform format

Intranasal Research Sprays

Also known as liquid spray solutions for research. A pre compounded liquid placed in a spray style bottle for stability and formulation studies.

Why researchers use it:

  • Easy to assess formulation behavior
  • Useful for dispersion studies
  • Clean and controlled format

Transdermal Research Patches

Also known as adhesive research matrices. Thin adhesive sheets used to observe timing and material interaction in laboratory settings.

Why researchers use it:

  • Useful for time based diffusion studies
  • Easy to catalogue
  • Consistent and simple format

Common Research Terms You Will See on the Website

These definitions help make sense of terms used across product descriptions and Certificates of Analysis.

RUO - Research Use Only

Indicates that materials are not intended for human or veterinary use. They are supplied strictly for controlled research environments.

Purity Percentage

Reflects how much of the material is the intended compound. Confirmed through accredited laboratory testing.

COA - Certificate of Analysis

A document issued by an accredited laboratory confirming identity purity and analytical test results.

Lyophilized

A freeze dried powder format commonly used in research environments.

Formulation Type

The physical form of a research material such as vial tablet spray or patch.

Stability

How well a research material maintains its structure when stored under recommended laboratory conditions.

Material Matrix

Describes the base or carrier of a formulation such as an adhesive or oil used in laboratory studies.

Storage and Handling in a Research Context

These general guidelines support laboratory integrity. They are not instructions for personal handling.

Lyophilized Powder Formats

  • Store between 2°C–8°C
  • For longer storage use minus 20 C or lower
  • Keep sealed
  • Protect from moisture and light

Solution Based Liquid Formats

  • Store between 2°C–8°C
  • Keep sealed tightly
  • Avoid repeated exposure to air
  • Track opening date for laboratory documentation

Lyophilized Powder Formats

  • Store between 2°C–8°C
  • For longer storage use minus 20 C or lower
  • Keep sealed
  • Protect from moisture and light

Solution Based Liquid Formats

  • Store between 2°C–8°C
  • Keep sealed tightly
  • Avoid repeated exposure to air
  • Track opening date for laboratory documentation

Transdermal Matrix Formats Research Patches

  • Store between 15°C–25°C
  • Keep sealed in original pouch
  • Avoid heat humidity and sunlight
  • Maintain material integrity for study purposes

Intranasal Research Sprays

  • Store between 2°C–8°C
  • Keep away from light
  • Do not freeze
  • Mark opening date for research tracking

Intranasal research sprays

  • Store between 2°C–8°C
  • Keep away from light
  • Do not freeze
  • Mark opening date for research tracking

Understanding a COA Certificate of Analysis

Every research material supplied by Pure Life Peptides is supported by a third party Certificate of Analysis.

A COA typically includes:

  • Purity percentage
  • Identity confirmation
  • Analytical testing method
  • Testing date
  • Laboratory accreditation details

This ensures transparency and confidence in research materials.

All materials supplied by Pure Life Peptides are classified strictly as Research Use Only and are not intended for human or veterinary use.