A new storage technique can keep protein-based drugs and vaccines stable without keeping them cold. The discovery, led by researchers at Penn State, could eliminate the need for refrigeration for hundreds of life-saving medicines like insulin, monoclonal antibodies and viral vaccines.
“Over 80% of biologic drugs and 90% of vaccines require temperature-controlled conditions. This approach could revolutionize their storage and distribution, making them more accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Scott Medina, study lead and William and Wendy Korb Early Career Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Penn State.
This would save billions of dollars currently spent on keeping these products cold throughout the supply chain and potentially enable the use of protein therapies in environments where…