An inactive substance that serves as a carrier or stabilizer in a formulation. Mannitol is a common excipient in lyophilized peptide products.
"Excipient" 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, Peptide Blend, Cold Chain, Mannitol, Enteric Coating.