Interactive glossary

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The series terms, in one line

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AgonistA molecule that binds to a receptor and activates it, mimicking the natural signal.+

Amino acidA small molecule that works as a building block of peptides and proteins.+

B

Bacteriostatic waterSterile water with a preservative, 0.9% benzyl alcohol, that slows bacterial growth.+

Batch traceabilityThe ability to trace a product back to its manufacturing batch and its tests.+

BlendA product that combines two or more compounds in the same vial or format.+

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Cell signalingThe messaging system cells use to communicate with each other and coordinate their work.+

Cold storageKeeping a material at low temperature to protect its stability.+

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Dual agonistA molecule designed to activate two different receptors, for example those for GIP and GLP-1.+

G

GIPGlucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide: another gut hormone released after eating.+

GLP-1Glucagon-like peptide-1: a gut hormone studied in metabolic research.+

GlucagonA peptide hormone from the pancreas involved in regulating glucose and energy.+

H

HPLCHigh-performance liquid chromatography: a technique that separates a sample's components to measure purity.+

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IdentityConfirmation that the molecule in the sample is exactly the one stated on the label.+

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LyophilizationFreeze-drying that removes water from a sample and leaves it as a stable powder.+

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Mass spectrometryA technique that measures the mass of molecules to confirm the compound is the expected one.+

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Oral dissolvable stripA thin film that dissolves; a format different from the lyophilized vial.+

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PeptideA short chain of amino acids linked together; many act as messengers between cells.+

Peptide chainA sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds, in a specific order.+

Peptide hormoneA hormone made of a chain of amino acids, such as insulin or glucagon.+

PurityThe share of the intended compound in a sample, compared with other substances present.+

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ReceptorA cell protein that recognizes a specific signal molecule and responds to it.+

ReconstitutionIn the lab, dissolving a lyophilized material back into a liquid before analysis.+

Research gradeMaterial intended for research, not for clinical use or as a medicine.+

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Triple agonistA molecule designed to activate three receptors: those for GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon.+