Comparative study of trehalose and glucose in freeze-dried human serum albumin nanocolloids: implications for technetium-99m radiolabeling
摘要
Freeze-drying plays an essential role in creating human serum albumin nanocolloid kits, necessitating the careful choice of stabilizing agents to preserve structural integrity and radiochemical purity after technetium-99 m labeling. This study used trehalose, frequently employed to stabilize proteins during lyophilization, and evaluated its role as a cryoprotectant relative to glucose. Trehalose at 15 mg/mL showed favorable particle size, zeta potential, and radiochemical purity, with stability comparable to glucose. It also offered protection against structural damage. These results support the use of trehalose as a potential alternative cryoprotectant in commercial kits, making it appropriate for use in radiopharmaceutical applications.
Graphical Abstract