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Biotinylation of Peptides & Small Molecules

Professional biotin conjugation services for attaching biotin tags to your peptides and small molecules. Site-specific labeling with NHS-ester or maleimide chemistry.

Site-Specific Conjugation
Multiple Spacer Options
HPLC/MS Verified
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Service Highlights

Site-specific labeling
N-terminus, C-terminus, Lys, Cys
PEG spacer options
HPLC and MS verified

NHS-Ester Chemistry

N-terminus and Lys labeling (site-specific via SPPS)

Maleimide-Thiol

Cys-specific internal labeling

PEG Spacers

PEG2, PEG4, PEG12 available

Service Overview

Professional Biotinylation Services

Site-specific attachment of biotin tags to peptides and small molecules for research and diagnostic applications

Site-Specific Conjugation

Precise biotin attachment at N-terminus, C-terminus, or internal positions via Lys or Cys residues for predictable labeling patterns.

  • N-terminus labeling
  • C-terminal modification (via Lys side chain)
  • Internal Lys or Cys

Flexible Spacer Options

Multiple spacer lengths including LC, PEG2, PEG4, PEG12 to optimize avidin binding accessibility and reduce steric hindrance.

  • No spacer option
  • LC (long-chain)
  • PEG2, PEG4, PEG12

Quality Assured

Every batch analyzed by HPLC and mass spectrometry with comprehensive documentation and certificate of analysis.

  • HPLC purity analysis
  • Mass spec confirmation
  • CoA included

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Technology Platform

Conjugation Technologies

Multiple chemistries optimized for different labeling requirements

NHS-Ester Chemistry

Primary amine-reactive conjugation for N-terminal and Lys side-chain biotinylation. In-process site-specific biotinylation via orthogonal protecting groups during SPPS ensures single-site modification.

Fast reaction kinetics
High coupling efficiency
Water-soluble options

Maleimide-Thiol Conjugation

Highly specific for Cys residues, enabling precise internal positioning without affecting N-terminus or Lys residues.

Chemoselective reaction
Site-specific labeling
Thiol-cleavable options

PEG Spacer Technology

Polyethylene glycol spacers reduce steric hindrance and improve solubility. Critical for optimal streptavidin binding.

Enhanced avidin binding
Improved solubility
Reduced aggregation

Service Specifications

Comprehensive parameters for peptide and small molecule biotinylation

Parameter Specification
Peptide Length 5-50 amino acids (standard), up to 100+ upon request
Biotinylation Positions N-terminus, C-terminal modification (via Lys side chain), Internal (via Lys or Cys)
Spacer Options None, LC, PEG2, PEG4, PEG12, Custom
Scale Range 1 mg to 10 g
Purity Levels Crude/Desalted (screening), Purified (>95%, >98%)
Small Molecules Small molecules (typically <2000 Da, custom scale available)
Quality Control HRMS analysis, MS/MS fragmentation verification, HPLC, CoA included

Service Workflow

From sequence submission to quality-verified delivery

1

Sequence Review

Technical assessment of labeling position and chemistry compatibility

2

Conjugation

NHS-ester or maleimide reaction under optimized conditions

3

Purification

HPLC purification to achieve target purity level

4

QC and Delivery

Mass spec verification, lyophilized product with CoA

Research Applications

Versatile tools for diagnostics and research

ELISA Development

Biotinylated antigens for sandwich and direct ELISA formats

Pulldown Assays

Biotinylated peptides for streptavidin-based enrichment

Western Blotting

Detection using HRP-conjugated streptavidin

Drug Development

Biotinylated small molecules for target identification

What Researchers Say

Trusted by scientists worldwide

Principal Investigator

Pharmaceutical Company

The site-specific labeling was critical for our epitope mapping study. PEG spacer option improved our assay sensitivity significantly.

Senior Scientist

Biotech Company

Fast turnaround and excellent purity. The mass spec data helped us confirm correct modification at the intended position.

Scientific Literature

Based on peer-reviewed research in biotinylation technologies

Signature Fragment Ions of Biotinylated Peptides

D'Souza KL, Kick KA, Ating JM, et al. Journal of Proteome Research. 2020.

Mass spectrometry characterization of biotinylated peptide fragment ions for LC-MS/MS detection.

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Studying the ubiquitin code through biotin-based labelling methods

Barroso-Gomila O, Muratore V, Merino-Cacho L, et al. Seminars in Cell and Developmental Biology. 2022.

Review of biotin labeling methods in ubiquitin and PTM research.

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Multifunctional streptavidin-biotin conjugates with precise stoichiometries

Xu D, Wegner SV. Chemical Science. 2020.

Method for assembling multifunctional streptavidin conjugates with precise stoichiometries.

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Biotin as a Reactive Handle to Selectively Label Proteins and DNA

Cotton AD, Wells JA, Seiple IB. ACS Chemical Biology. 2021.

BioReACT technology for using biotin as a reactive handle for chemical labeling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about peptide biotinylation

Which labeling position should I choose?

Choose N-terminus for general labeling when orientation doesn't matter. Choose C-terminus (via Lys) or internal Lys for orientation-critical applications. Choose Cys for site-specific internal labeling when no Lys modification is desired.

What spacer length is recommended?

No spacer works for simple detection. LC spacer is suitable for most ELISA applications. PEG spacers are recommended when maximum accessibility for streptavidin binding or reduced steric hindrance is needed.

Can you work with small molecules?

Yes. We can conjugate biotin to small molecules (typically <2000 Da, custom scale available for larger ligands). The molecule must have an available amine or sulfhydryl group for conjugation.

What purity level do I need?

Crude/Desalted is sufficient for most high-throughput screening applications. Choose >95% purity for standard research use, and >98% for diagnostic or therapeutic development where high purity is critical.

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