What are the purpose and benefits of lyophilization?
Lyophilization extends the shelf life of biologicals, preserving their chemical and biological properties. It involves less cumbersome storage and handling. Lyophilization reduces the temperature requirement for shipping and protects the biologicals’ vitality. Compared with other methods, lyophilization dries biologicals at a lower temperature, reducing the damage to the product and retaining the molecular integrity. In addition, reconstitution of material is instant immediately following the addition of water.
