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What is lyophilization?

Lyophilization in biotechnology is the process of freeze-drying, removing moisture content from a product at low temperature until it is no longer biologically or chemically active. Microbes, proteins, pharmaceuticals, plasma, and tissues are just a few examples of the many heat-sensitive things that can be preserved with the freeze-drying technique. Lyophilization maximizes the stability and shelf life of the product while retaining its c