Glossary
N-terminus / C-terminus
The two ends of a peptide chain: the free amino end and the free carboxyl end. Modifications there, such as acetylation or amidation, change stability and charge.
Relevant compounds
Further reading
- TFA vs acetate peptide salts: why the counter-ion matters
Synthetic peptides are supplied as salts. What trifluoroacetate and acetate counter-ions are, why they change net content and when the choice matters.
- Peptide solubility basics: how sequence decides what dissolves
Why some peptides dissolve in water and others need acid, base or organic solvent: net charge, hydrophobic residues and the logic of choosing a solvent.
See also
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