How difficult is it to Synthesize a Custom Peptide?
Peptides, unlike oligonucleotides, which can be produced quickly and predictably, are often difficult to synthesize due to their many chemically different residues. Modern Fmoc synthesis chemistry and improvements in automated instrumentation have greatly improved the efficiency, cost and quality of resulting peptides, but expert chemists are still required for adequate problem solving, synthesis and purification method determination.
