CSBio offers a two-hour mini-course series on the basics of solid phase peptide synthesis. The program targets labs and universities new to peptide production, including hands-on training with peptide synthesizers. It covers amino acids, proteins, synthesis methods, resins, and lab procedures for…
CSBio has launched a series that delivers a two-hour mini-course on the essentials of solid phase peptide synthesis. This training helps labs and universities that have not produced peptides before. The company supplies them with peptide synthesizers and conducts hands-on sessions to enable quick starts in peptide production.
The mini-course gives a broad view of peptides and their synthesis methods. It aims to equip participants with practical knowledge for peptide work.
The course begins with an introduction that includes a short overview and details about the instructor. Participants learn the building blocks of peptides through sections on amino acids. These cover the nature of amino acids as key components.
Next, the program explains proteins and peptides. It defines what proteins and peptides represent in biological terms. This foundation sets the stage for synthesis techniques.
A major section focuses on solid phase peptide synthesis, detailing how to create a peptide. It compares solution phase and solid phase approaches to peptide production. Common activation chemistries receive attention, including DIC and HBTU for forming peptide bonds.
Resin types form the solid support in SPPS. The course reviews standard resins and their specific uses. Units employed in SPPS processes also get explained.
An example illustrates peptide creation via SPPS. Reagent preparation steps follow, showing how to ready materials for synthesis.
The synthesis cycle in SPPS undergoes detailed discussion. This outlines the repeated steps for chain assembly.
In lab settings, the course demonstrates manual peptide synthesis. It walks through each action for hands-on work without machines.
Automated synthesis uses a peptide synthesizer in the lab. The process mirrors manual steps but relies on equipment for efficiency.
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CSBio operates as a leading peptide instrumentation manufacturer in Silicon Valley, California. The firm offers research scale peptide synthesizers, pilot scale peptide synthesizers, commercial scale peptide synthesizers, and DNA/RNA oligonucleotide synthesizers. Contact details are 915 Linda Vista Ave, Mountain View, CA, 94043, phone +1-650-525-6200, email [email protected].
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