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Definition and context
Association of molecules into larger assemblies.
What to check
Sequence, environment and sample history can affect aggregation. Investigate storage changes using suitable methods.
Interpretation
No visible particles does not mean no aggregates.
Sources and verification scope
Factors affecting the physical stability (aggregation) of peptide therapeutics ↗
Royal Society / indexed in PMC
Source details (original language)
- Scope
- Peptide stability context
- Document section
- Degradation and aggregation discussion
- Limitations
- No universal stability period inferred.
- Claim verification date
- 2026-09-09
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