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Dr. Marcus Chen

📍 Boston, MA

Biochemist with 12 years of experience in peptide synthesis and analytical chemistry.

Expertise: peptide synthesis quality analysis HPLC testing

Articles by Dr. Marcus Chen

Science & Studies

Peptide Degradation Pathways: Understanding How Peptides Break Down

A comprehensive examination of the four primary degradation pathways that compromise peptide integrity — oxidation, hydrolysis, aggregation, and dea...

February 18, 2026
Compound Profiles

Thymosin Alpha-1: Research Profile, Applications, and Quality Markers

A detailed compound profile of Thymosin Alpha-1 (Ta1), covering its structure, mechanism of action, key research findings, and the quality markers res...

February 18, 2026
Science & Studies

Understanding Mass Spectrometry Reports for Peptide Verification

A researcher's guide to reading and interpreting mass spectrometry data on peptide certificates of analysis, including understanding charge states, ad...

February 18, 2026
Science & Studies

HPLC Testing Explained: What Peptide Purity Numbers Actually Mean

A clear explanation of how HPLC purity testing works for peptides, what the purity percentage on a certificate of analysis actually represents, and ho...

February 18, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution Peptide stability is a critical factor in ensuring the reliability and reproducibility ...

February 5, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters Peptides are increasingly vital tools in biomedical research, drug discovery, and materials science....

February 5, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs Sterile Water

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs. Sterile Water – A Comprehensive Guide for Researchers Reconstituting peptides correctly is a criti...

February 5, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Domestic vs International Peptide Suppliers: Pros and Cons

Domestic vs. International Peptide Suppliers: A Comprehensive Guide for Researchers The sourcing of high-quality peptides is paramount for reliable a...

February 5, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution Peptide stability is a crucial factor in research, directly impacting the reliability a...

February 5, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters In the realm of peptide research, the reliability and reproducibility of experimental results hinge ...

February 5, 2026
Compound Profiles

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations BPC-157, or Body Protection Compound-157, is a synthetic peptide sequence consisting o...

February 5, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution Peptide stability is a critical consideration for researchers utilizing peptides in the...

February 4, 2026
Research Guides

How to Evaluate Peptide Supplier Quality: A Researcher's Guide

How to Evaluate Peptide Supplier Quality: A Researcher's Guide Peptides are indispensable tools in a wide array of research fields, from drug discove...

February 4, 2026
Science & Studies

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made Research peptides are indispensable tools in fields ranging from drug discovery to material...

February 4, 2026
Compound Profiles

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide (Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) and a growth hormone secretagogue (GHS...

February 4, 2026
Research Guides

Understanding Certificates of Analysis (COA) for Research Peptides

Understanding Certificates of Analysis (COA) for Research Peptides A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is an essential document that accompanies every re...

February 4, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Storage: Temperature, Light, and Moisture Guidelines

Peptide Storage: Temperature, Light, and Moisture Guidelines Peptides, versatile biomolecules with applications ranging from drug discovery to materi...

February 4, 2026
Science & Studies

Understanding Peptide Sequences and Nomenclature

Understanding Peptide Sequences and Nomenclature: A Guide for Researchers Peptides are short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, playing c...

February 4, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters In the realm of scientific research, the integrity of experimental results hinges on the quality of ...

February 4, 2026
Compound Profiles

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide (Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) with the amino acid sequence Aib-His-D...

February 4, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution Peptide stability is a critical consideration for researchers utilizing these versatile...

February 4, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs Sterile Water

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs. Sterile Water - A Comprehensive Guide for Researchers Reconstituting peptides is a critical step in ...

February 4, 2026
Science & Studies

Understanding Peptide Sequences and Nomenclature

Understanding Peptide Sequences and Nomenclature for Research Peptides, short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, are increasingly vital t...

February 4, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Domestic vs International Peptide Suppliers: Pros and Cons

Domestic vs. International Peptide Suppliers: A Researcher's Guide to Quality and Sourcing The selection of a reliable peptide supplier is paramount ...

February 4, 2026
Compound Profiles

PT-141 (Bremelanotide): Research Applications and Quality Assessment

PT-141 (Bremelanotide): Research Applications and Quality Assessment Bremelanotide, also known as PT-141, is a synthetic melanocortin receptor agonis...

February 4, 2026
Compound Profiles

CJC-1295: With and Without DAC - Research Comparison

CJC-1295: With and Without DAC - Research Comparison CJC-1295 is a synthetic peptide analogue of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH), primarily u...

February 4, 2026
Research Guides

Mass Spectrometry Verification: Confirming Peptide Identity

Mass Spectrometry Verification: Confirming Peptide Identity Mass spectrometry (MS) is an indispensable tool for confirming the identity and purity of...

February 4, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs Sterile Water

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs. Sterile Water - A Researcher's Guide Peptide reconstitution is a critical step in peptide research, ...

February 3, 2026
Compound Profiles

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): Research Overview and Quality Markers

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): Research Overview and Quality Markers TB-500, a synthetic version of the naturally occurring peptide Thymosin Beta-4 (TB4),...

February 3, 2026
Compound Profiles

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations BPC-157, short for Body Protection Compound-157, is a pentadecapeptide comprised of 15...

February 3, 2026
Research Guides

How to Evaluate Peptide Supplier Quality: A Researcher's Guide

How to Evaluate Peptide Supplier Quality: A Researcher's Guide Peptides are indispensable tools in a wide array of research fields, from drug discove...

February 3, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters In the realm of scientific research, peptides have emerged as powerful tools with diverse applicatio...

February 3, 2026
Compound Profiles

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide (Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) belonging to the growth hormone secret...

February 3, 2026
Science & Studies

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made Research peptides are indispensable tools in biochemistry, molecular biology, and drug disc...

February 3, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters In the realm of scientific research, peptides are increasingly vital tools, spanning diverse applica...

February 3, 2026
Compound Profiles

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations BPC-157, short for Body Protection Compound-157, is a synthetic peptide sequence compr...

February 3, 2026
Research Guides

Mass Spectrometry Verification: Confirming Peptide Identity

Mass Spectrometry Verification: Confirming Peptide Identity Mass spectrometry (MS) is an indispensable tool for confirming the identity and purity of...

February 3, 2026
Science & Studies

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made Peptides, short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, are essential tools in biolo...

February 2, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters In the realm of scientific research, particularly in fields like drug discovery, proteomics, and mat...

February 2, 2026
Compound Profiles

CJC-1295: With and Without DAC - Research Comparison

CJC-1295: With and Without DAC - Research Comparison CJC-1295 is a synthetic peptide analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), primarily u...

February 2, 2026
Research Guides

Red Flags When Sourcing Research Peptides Online

Red Flags When Sourcing Research Peptides Online The online marketplace for research peptides offers unparalleled access to a vast library of compoun...

February 2, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution Peptide stability is a critical factor influencing the reliability and reproducibility ...

February 2, 2026
Research Guides

How to Evaluate Peptide Supplier Quality: A Researcher's Guide

How to Evaluate Peptide Supplier Quality: A Researcher's Guide The integrity of your research hinges on the quality of the peptides you use. A compro...

February 2, 2026
Science & Studies

Lyophilization: Why Peptides Come as Powder

Lyophilization: Why Peptides Come as Powder If you've ever ordered a synthetic peptide, you've almost certainly received it as a white, fluffy powder...

February 2, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Domestic vs International Peptide Suppliers: Pros and Cons

Domestic vs. International Peptide Suppliers: A Comprehensive Guide for Researchers Sourcing high-quality peptides is crucial for reliable research o...

February 2, 2026
Compound Profiles

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations

BPC-157: Complete Research Profile and Sourcing Considerations BPC-157, short for Body Protection Compound-157, is a pentadecapeptide composed of 15 ...

February 2, 2026
Research Guides

Red Flags When Sourcing Research Peptides Online

Red Flags When Sourcing Research Peptides Online The online peptide market offers researchers a vast array of options for acquiring peptides for thei...

February 2, 2026
Research Guides

HPLC Purity Testing Explained: What Researchers Need to Know

HPLC Purity Testing Explained: What Researchers Need to Know High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is the gold standard for determining the p...

February 2, 2026
Research Guides

Understanding Certificates of Analysis (COA) for Research Peptides

Understanding Certificates of Analysis (COA) for Research Peptides A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is an essential document that accompanies every re...

February 2, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution Peptides are invaluable tools in biological research, drug discovery, and materials sci...

February 2, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs Sterile Water

Peptide Reconstitution: Bacteriostatic Water vs. Sterile Water Reconstituting peptides is a crucial step in any experiment involving these versatile ...

February 2, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Domestic vs International Peptide Suppliers: Pros and Cons

Domestic vs. International Peptide Suppliers: A Researcher's Guide to Quality and Sourcing The selection of a peptide supplier is a critical decision...

February 2, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters The integrity of research hinges on the quality of its materials. When working with peptides, ensuri...

February 2, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution Peptides, invaluable tools in biological research and drug discovery, are inherently su...

February 1, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Peptide Purity Levels: What 95%, 98%, and 99% Actually Mean

Peptide Purity Levels: What 95%, 98%, and 99% Actually Mean Peptide synthesis has become an indispensable tool in biological research, drug discovery...

February 1, 2026
Research Guides

HPLC Purity Testing Explained: What Researchers Need to Know

HPLC Purity Testing Explained: What Researchers Need to Know High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is the gold standard for assessing the pur...

February 1, 2026
Science & Studies

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made

Peptide Synthesis Methods: How Research Peptides Are Made Peptides, short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, are essential tools in biolo...

February 1, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Domestic vs International Peptide Suppliers: Pros and Cons

Domestic vs. International Peptide Suppliers: A Researcher's Guide to Quality and Sourcing The sourcing of high-quality peptides is crucial for relia...

February 1, 2026
Science & Studies

Lyophilization: Why Peptides Come as Powder

Lyophilization: Why Peptides Come as Powder Peptides, those short chains of amino acids crucial for a vast range of biological research, rarely arriv...

February 1, 2026
Science & Studies

Understanding Peptide Sequences and Nomenclature

Understanding Peptide Sequences and Nomenclature Peptides are short chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. They are fundamental buil...

February 1, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

How to Read and Verify a Peptide COA

Understanding and Verifying Peptide Certificates of Analysis (COAs) A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a crucial document accompanying every peptide ...

February 1, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters

Third-Party Testing for Peptides: Why It Matters In the realm of scientific research, peptides have emerged as powerful tools with applications spann...

February 1, 2026
Compound Profiles

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): Research Overview and Quality Markers

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): Research Overview and Quality Markers TB-500, a synthetic version of the naturally occurring peptide Thymosin Beta-4 (T?4),...

February 1, 2026
Safety & Handling

Enhancing Nanoparticle Stability with PEG & Peptides

Explore how PEG and zwitterionic peptides improve nanoparticle stability and serum compatibility, focusing on bone-targeting applications....

January 28, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution

Understanding Peptide Stability: Shelf Life Before and After Reconstitution In the realm of peptide research, understanding the stability and shelf l...

January 26, 2026
Safety & Handling

Peptide Storage: Temperature, Light, and Moisture Guidelines

Introduction Peptide storage is a critical aspect of maintaining peptide integrity and ensuring research reproducibility. Improper storage can lead t...

January 26, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Peptide Purity Levels: What 95%, 98%, and 99% Actually Mean

Understanding Peptide Purity Levels: 95%, 98%, and 99% Peptide purity is a critical consideration in research and applications, influencing the relia...

January 26, 2026
Compound Profiles

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards

Ipamorelin: Research Profile and Purity Standards Molecular Structure Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide composed of five amino acids with the sequence Aib...

January 26, 2026
Compound Profiles

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): Research Overview and Quality Markers

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): Research Overview and Quality Markers TB-500, a synthetic version of Thymosin Beta-4, is a peptide of significant interest ...

January 26, 2026
Research Guides

Red Flags When Sourcing Research Peptides Online

Introduction With the increasing demand for research peptides, the online market has seen a surge in suppliers. However, sourcing high-quality peptide...

January 26, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Ensuring Quality in Cationic Cell-Penetrating Peptides

Explore the quality control of cationic cell-penetrating peptides, focusing on their importance in research and methods to ensure peptide integrity....

January 26, 2026
Safety & Handling

Enhance Peptide Stability & Delivery Techniques

Discover how to enhance peptide stability and delivery in research with strategies like chemical modifications and novel formulations....

January 26, 2026
Sourcing & Quality

Ensuring Traceability in Peptide Quantification

Discover the importance of traceability in peptide quantification through rigorous purity assessment. Explore mechanisms, research implications, and p...

January 26, 2026
Research Guides

Differential GLP-1R Binding: Peptide vs Non-peptide

Explore the differences in GLP-1R binding by peptide and non-peptide agonists. Learn about their mechanisms, research findings, and practical consider...

January 26, 2026
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