The temperature-controlled supply chain required for storing and shipping certain peptides. Lyophilized peptides are typically stored at -20°C; reconstituted peptides at 2-8°C. Cold chain failures during shipping have led to FDA recalls.
"Cold Chain" is filed under Preparation in the PeptideAtlas glossary, alongside 12 other terms in that group.
Sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative. Used to reconstitute lyophilized peptides. Unlike sterile water, it inhibits bacterial growth and allows multi-dose use.
Water that has been sterilized and contains no preservatives. Unlike bacteriostatic water, it does not inhibit bacterial growth and should be used for single-dose preparations only.
The process of adding a solvent (usually bacteriostatic water) to a lyophilized peptide to create a liquid solution for use.
More Preparation terms: Bacteriostatic Water, Sterile Water, Reconstitution, Lyophilization, Lyophilized, Vial, Aliquot, Diluent, Excipient, Peptide Blend, Mannitol, Enteric Coating.