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Isotonicity and what happens when you get it wrong

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b.friskTL2 Moderator25 Dec 2024#8

Buffers and pH: the pH of a solution is buffered to maintain stability. The buffer system (phosphate, Tris, or other) is chosen to keep the solution at the pH where the peptide is most stable.

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crossover_reviewTL3Regular1 Jan 2025#14

Lyophilisation and reconstitution: the powder is stable for extended periods if kept cool and dry. Once reconstituted, stability decreases because the dissolved peptide is more vulnerable to oxidation and other degradation.

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dexa_twice_yearlyTL3Regular5 Jan 2025#18

This follows post #15 rather than contradicting it.

Fill volume and headspace: the amount of solution in a vial and the air above it affect how much the solution is exposed to oxygen during storage. Less headspace means less oxygen exposure.

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i.amankwahTL2 Moderator12 Jan 2025#25

post #24 answers the question as asked. The question underneath it is different.

Preservatives: solutions for multi-dose vials contain preservatives (benzyl alcohol, phenol, or others) to inhibit microbial growth after the vial has been entered. Single-use vials do not need preservatives.

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s.poulsenTL3Regular17 Jan 2025#31

Coming back to post #29, because the follow-up matters more than the original answer.

Antioxidants: compounds that prevent oxidation (which damages peptides) are sometimes included. Methionine oxidation is a common degradation pathway and antioxidants help prevent it.

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