Choosing between catalog peptides and custom synthesis is a fundamental decision that impacts research timelines, costs, and experimental outcomes. Both options have distinct advantages depending on your specific requirements.
Catalog peptides are pre-synthesized and available for immediate shipment, offering rapid access to commonly used sequences. Our catalog includes over 500 high-purity peptides covering a wide range of applications including GLP-1 analogs, antimicrobial peptides, cell-penetrating peptides, and signaling peptides. Catalog peptides are cost-effective for standard sequences and are ideal for researchers who need material quickly for ongoing experiments.
Custom peptides, on the other hand, offer complete flexibility for unique sequences or modifications not available in catalogs. Custom synthesis is essential for SAR studies, novel targets, and sequences containing unnatural amino acids or specialized modifications. While custom synthesis typically has longer lead times (2-4 weeks standard, 5-7 days expedited), it provides access to virtually any sequence.
When deciding between catalog and custom peptides, consider your timeline, budget, and specificity requirements. If you need a common sequence quickly and cost-effectively, catalog peptides are the best choice. If you require a unique sequence, modifications, or specific purity requirements, custom synthesis is the only option.
At PeptideHub, we offer both catalog and custom peptides, with transparent pricing and rapid turnaround times. Our catalog is continuously updated with new sequences, and our custom synthesis capabilities can handle virtually any requirement. We also offer semi-custom options where existing sequences can be modified to meet specific needs, providing a middle ground between catalog and fully custom synthesis.