I always refer to this site for information. Gropep is the original creator of the IGF-1.
General Precautions:
* Avoid peptide concentrations of less than 1 mg/ml in the absence of carrier protein
* Avoid freeze-thaw cycles
Stability / Storage: Peptides in the lyophilized state should be stored at 2-4° C and are stable for at least 2 years, or 6 months at room temperature¹.
Handling Procedure: GroPep Bioreagents IGF peptides are supplied as lyophilized preparations in glass vials in an atmosphere of nitrogen at a slight vacuum (-25 kPa). To avoid losses care should be taken to equilibrate this vacuum when opening the vial and reconstituting the peptide.
Reconstitution and Stock Solutions: The peptide should be reconstituted in 10 mM HCl at a concentration of 1 mg/ml. In this form it is stable for at least 3 months at -20° C or -80° C¹. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
You can reference the site here for more information.
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