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CJC-1295 No DAC vs DAC Variant: Storage Comparison

Lyophilised Storage Temp −20°C long-term; ≤25°C short-term (≤48h) −20°C long-term; ≤25°C short-term (≤72h) Both require freezing for storage beyond 1 month—DAC variant tolerates slightly longer ambient shipping due to DAC conjugate shielding the peptide core R

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  • Lyophilised Storage Temp
  • −20°C long-term; ≤25°C short-term (≤48h)
  • −20°C long-term; ≤25°C short-term (≤72h)
  • Both require freezing for storage beyond 1 month—DAC variant tolerates slightly longer ambient shipping due to DAC conjugate shielding the peptide core
  • Reconstituted Storage Temp
  • 2–8°C (refrigeration mandatory)
  • No difference—both degrade rapidly above 8°C once in solution
  • Reconstituted Shelf Life
  • 28 days maximum at 2–8°C
  • Same stability window—DAC conjugation extends in vivo half-life, not storage stability
  • Freeze-Thaw Tolerance (Reconstituted)
  • Zero—never freeze after mixing
  • Ice crystals destroy both variants equally—this is a structural limitation, not chemistry-specific
  • Temperature Excursion Risk
  • High—potency loss begins within 6–8 hours at 20°C
  • Moderate—DAC group provides minor shielding, extending room-temp tolerance to ~12 hours
  • No DAC variant is more thermally fragile due to exposed peptide chain—requires stricter handling
  • Visual Degradation Indicators
  • Cloudiness, precipitation, yellow tint
  • Both show identical visual breakdown signs—if either looks off, discard it
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