Reagentsincluding

Reagentsincluding is not a standard term in chemistry or biology. It appears to be a concatenation of the phrase "reagents including" and can show up in documents, datasets, or search queries as a single token. In practice, the familiar phrase signals that a non-exhaustive list of reagents used in a procedure will follow.

In scientific writing, "reagents including" introduces examples such as specific reagents or categories like solvents, buffers, enzymes, catalysts, or indicators. The phrase is usually followed by a comma-separated list and may be accompanied by occasional notes on conditions. It implies that other reagents may be present beyond those named.

Best practices for listing reagents include providing clear chemical identities, supplier names, catalog numbers, purity, and, when relevant, concentrations, volumes, or weights. Indicate storage and handling requirements, and cite batch or lot information if it could affect results. Keep the list concise while maintaining essential details for reproducibility.

Data and indexing considerations: treating "reagentsincluding" as a single token can reduce searchability in databases. Editors and authors are advised to use the standard two-word form "reagents including" and to separate terms with punctuation or semicolons to aid parsing.

See also: experimental methods phrasing, reagent cataloging, list of reagents.