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Innovative Gel Technology for Protein Storage

The chapter explores a revolutionary gel technology aimed at cost-effective and efficient storage of protein-based therapeutics like insulin and antibodies, preventing them from damage and ensuring stability for extended periods. It covers an interview with Matthew Gibson, one of the authors of the research paper, discussing the significance of the gel in preserving proteins. The conversation details the challenges in protein preservation, the drawbacks of traditional storage methods, and the experimental successes of using gelator molecules to create unique gel networks to safeguard proteins from aggregation.

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