Hydrogel enables storage and distribution of crucial protein medicines without need for refrigerators or freezers

https://phys.org/news/2024-07-scientists-fridge-free-storage-approach.html

"stabilizes proteins, protecting properties/ functionality at temperatures as high as 50°C... withstanding vibration such as when being shipped... hydrogel built from a low molecular weight gelator forming long stiff fibrous 3D network, proteins become trapped in spaces between fibers, unable to mix and aggregate—the process which limits or prevents effectiveness... protein-storing gel stored in ordinary syringe fitted with filter... plunger provides pressure breaking fiber network, releasing protein... insulin, vaccines"

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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-semaglutide-hydrogel-diabetes-shots-month.html