Handling
Lyophilized
Also: Freeze-dried
Lyophilization (freeze-drying) removes water from a frozen solution under vacuum, leaving a dry powder. Most research peptides ship lyophilized because the dry form is far more stable than a solution and tolerates shipping and storage better.
A lyophilized peptide is typically kept frozen and protected from light and moisture until it is reconstituted for use.
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