Peptide Synthesis

Peptide synthesis is a laboratory process used to create peptides, which are short chains of amino acids—the building blocks of proteins. This process typically involves linking amino acids together in a specific order using chemical reactions. Scientists often use techniques like solid-phase synthesis, where amino acids are added one at a time to a solid support, allowing for easy separation of the final peptide. Peptide synthesis is essential for studying proteins, developing pharmaceuticals, and creating research materials, playing a crucial role in biochemistry and medicine.