Amino Acid Analysis
Amino acid analysis (AAA) is a technique that breaks a peptide into its constituent amino acids through acid hydrolysis (typically 6M HCl at 110°C for 24 hours) and then quantifies each residue using chromatographic methods.
AAA confirms that the amino acid composition matches the expected ratios for the target sequence. For BPC-157, AAA should show the correct proportions of Gly (3), Glu (1), Pro (4), Lys (1), Ala (2), Asp (2), Leu (1), and Val (1).
AAA is also used to determine net peptide content by comparing the measured amino acid quantities to the theoretical values for a given mass. This provides a more accurate peptide quantification than weighing alone.
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Related Terms
Amino Acid Sequence
The linear order of amino acid residues in a peptide or protein chain, written from N-terminus to C-terminus, which determines the molecule's identity and properties.
Net Peptide Content
The percentage of gross powder weight that is actual peptide, accounting for water, counter-ions, and residual solvents.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
A document issued by an analytical laboratory reporting the results of identity, purity, and safety testing performed on a specific batch of material.
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