Glossary
Short definitions with expanded context. Alphabetically by term.
- Peptide bond
- A covalent bond linking two amino acids, formed by dehydration synthesis.
- Reconstitution
- Dissolving lyophilized peptide powder in a sterile diluent to prepare an injectable solution.
- GLP-1
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 — an incretin hormone and target of several approved diabetes and obesity medicines.
- Half-life
- Time for plasma concentration of a drug to fall by half; guides dosing intervals.
- Lyophilized
- Freeze-dried powder form used for stability of many peptide vials.