Source comparison
MOTS-c Storage Methods: Reconstituted vs Lyophilised Comparison
Lyophilised (unreconstituted powder) −20°C to −80°C 24–36 months Low (sealed vial protects contents) Minimal (no aqueous environment for microbial growth) Optimal long-term storage. Peptide remains stable for years in lyophilised form. Reconstitute only the am
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- Lyophilised (unreconstituted powder)
- −20°C to −80°C
- 24–36 months
- Low (sealed vial protects contents)
- Minimal (no aqueous environment for microbial growth)
- Optimal long-term storage. Peptide remains stable for years in lyophilised form. Reconstitute only the amount needed for immediate study protocols.
- Reconstituted with bacteriostatic water
- 2–8°C (refrigerated, never frozen)
- 28 days maximum
- High (requires amber vial or foil wrap)
- Moderate (bacteriostatic water prevents growth but doesn't sterilise. Aseptic technique required)
- Standard for multi-dose protocols. Potency remains stable for 28 days under correct conditions. Do not freeze reconstituted solution. Ice crystals denature peptide structure.
- Reconstituted with sterile water (no preservative)
- 2–8°C (refrigerated)
- 72 hours maximum
- High (no antimicrobial preservative. Single-use only recommended)
- Rarely used in research settings. Only appropriate for immediate single-dose protocols. Contamination risk increases exponentially after first puncture without bacteriostatic preservative.
- Room temperature storage (post-reconstitution)
- 20–25°C
- Not recommended. Degradation begins within 1–2 hours
- Extreme (light + heat accelerate oxidation)
- Extreme (bacterial growth accelerates at room temperature)
- Storage failure scenario. Peptide potency loss of 15–25% within 72 hours documented in stability studies. Always refrigerate immediately after reconstitution.