Enteric Coating

A polymer coating on oral capsules or tablets designed to resist stomach acid and dissolve in the alkaline environment of the small intestine. Used for oral peptide formulations like oral BPC-157 to protect peptides from gastric degradation.

"Enteric Coating" is filed under Preparation in the PeptideAtlas glossary, alongside 12 other terms in that group.

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Bacteriostatic Water

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.

Sterile Water

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.

Reconstitution

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, Cold Chain, Mannitol.