What is the stability and the appropriate storage conditions for the membrane?
The derivatized membrane is very stable prior to peptide synthesis and can be stored indefinitely when kept desicated at -20° C. Following peptide synthesis, the membrane should be stored in identical conditions for 6-8 months, however the shelf life will be significantly diminished. The stability of the peptides varies according to the sequence and is susceptible to oxidation on Met, Trp, and intramolecular bridging through Cys.
