Peptides are currently being used around the world for countless types of scientific research. Some of these peptides are used singly within the research, but other experiments require numerous peptides to be mixed together in order to see what type of results the experiment will yield. When it comes to mixing peptides, researchers have to be quite careful so as not to mix them the wrong way, as that could have dangerous results. Here are some tips on mixing peptides properly.
How to Properly Mix Different Peptides
When peptides need to be mixed, they have to be in like forms. This means that if a researcher is trying to mix two (or more) peptides, for example, he or she must use both peptides in a liquid state. When shipped, most peptides are in a solid, dry state. This allows for the best preservation, and keeps the integrity of the peptides the highest, thus ensuring the most accurate results possible for each type of experiment. The peptides must then be diluted into their proper states, typically liquid, before any combination can begin.
If the peptides were shipped in a non-concentrated form, diluting into a different state is unnecessary. However, peptides shipped like this often have a very short storage life before they begin to lose integrity for research. This makes time become the essence during any type of experiment so that the results are accurate and repeatable. If too much time elapses between receipt of the peptide and the experiment, the results may not only be wrong, but the peptides could begin to degrade enough to where a normally standard experiment could become dangerous.
When combining two liquid peptides, both liquids should be extracted by using separate sterile syringes, in the proper quantities. Once both liquids have been extracted into the syringes, they should be combined according to the manufacturer's instructions in a sterile dish or container. Typically the liquids will need to be gently swirled together, but some with thicker viscosity may need a little agitation to combine. Once the peptides are together in a homogeneous solution, they can be used for research into what the combined properties of the peptides do during the experiment.
Safety When Mixing Peptides is Key
While no method of peptide mixing is completely safe 100% of the time, following the manufacturer's instructions exactly is the only way to ensure the safest results when mixing peptides. These are always included with the purchase of a peptide from a reputable company, and should be followed precisely. Even skipping a single step can not only give false research results, but it could also lead to unsafe conditions.
No matter what types of peptides are being mixed, care must be taken to ensure the safety of everyone around the experiment. This includes those that are mixing the peptides directly, and those that are in the vicinity. Peptides that are mixed improperly have the potential of exposing researchers to dangerous conditions, on top of the humiliation that could come with inaccurate results should another researcher try and recreate the experiment and prove the initial results wrong. Each type of peptide is going to have different requirements, depending on the quality, quantity, and manufacturer. This is why following the specific instructions from each manufacturer is so vital. Researchers that take the time to read through the instructions before setting up any type of an experiment are going to save time, money, and potentially a lot more should they miss any special instructions that the manufacturer included. Making sure to combine when the peptides are in similar states and under the safest of circumstances will allow for researchers to have the most dependable and reliable experiments possible.
