Educational Guide

Peptide Stability: Factors That Cause Degradation and How to Prevent It

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes peptide degradation?

The four primary degradation pathways are: thermal degradation (heat), photodegradation (light), oxidation (air/oxygen exposure), and hydrolysis (water). Proper lyophilized storage at -20°C protected from light minimizes all four.

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