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Storage Comparison: Lyophilized vs Reconstituted
Shelf life 24–36 months at -20°C 2–4 weeks at 4°C; 3 months at -20°C Hydrolysis risk Very low (no water present) Moderate; increases with time and temperature Oxidation risk Low with light protection Moderate; increases with air exposure Freeze-thaw tolerance
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- Shelf life
- 24–36 months at -20°C
- 2–4 weeks at 4°C; 3 months at -20°C
- Hydrolysis risk
- Very low (no water present)
- Moderate; increases with time and temperature
- Oxidation risk
- Low with light protection
- Moderate; increases with air exposure
- Freeze-thaw tolerance
- Good (if sealed, dry)
- Poor; limit to 1–3 cycles max
- Preferred for
- Long-term lab inventory
- Active experiments