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CJC-1295 No DAC & Ipamorelin: Storage Protocol Comparison

Lyophilised (unreconstituted) −20°C (dedicated freezer) 18–24 months Minimal if no freeze-thaw cycles Original sealed vial in opaque secondary container This is the gold standard for long-term storage. Peptides remain stable indefinitely at true −20°C without

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  • Lyophilised (unreconstituted)
  • −20°C (dedicated freezer)
  • 18–24 months
  • Minimal if no freeze-thaw cycles
  • Original sealed vial in opaque secondary container
  • This is the gold standard for long-term storage. Peptides remain stable indefinitely at true −20°C without temperature cycling
  • 2–8°C (refrigerator)
  • 3–6 months
  • Moderate. Hydrolysis occurs slowly even at refrigerator temp
  • Original sealed vial
  • Acceptable for short-term storage but not ideal. Use freezing for protocols extending beyond 90 days
  • Reconstituted with bacteriostatic water
  • 28 days
  • High after 28 days. Peptide hydrolysis and bacterial contamination both increase
  • Sterile vial, protected from light
  • The 28-day threshold is non-negotiable. Biological activity declines measurably beyond this window
  • Room temperature (20–25°C)
  • 24–48 hours
  • Severe. Peptide bonds hydrolyze rapidly at ambient temperature
  • Not recommended
  • Emergency short-term only. Peptide loses 15–25% potency within 48 hours at room temperature
  • Any state
  • Above 8°C for >4 hours
  • Irreversible damage
  • Critical. Protein denaturation occurs, biological activity permanently lost
  • N/A
  • Once denatured, the peptide cannot be 'rescued'. Discard and replace
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